In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Sep 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,777 per quintal in Sangarapuram APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Maize Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,794
- Lowest Price Today₹2,759
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,777
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityMaize (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Maize is about 9.5% above the period average, sitting just 1.5% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Maize rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bobbili APMC Leader | ₹4,800 |
| 2 Pusapatirega APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Hungund APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 6 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 7 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 8 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 APMC Pune APMC | ₹2,850 |
| 10 Ballari APMC | ₹2,808 |
| 11 Sangarapuram APMC | ₹2,777 |
| 12 Villupuram APMC | ₹2,764 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Maize.
A spread of ₹2,036 (73.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Sangarapuram APMC ranged between ₹2,139 and ₹2,820, with the average around ₹2,535. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹2,820 | ₹2,710 | ₹2,765 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,794 | ₹2,759 | ₹2,777 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,757 | ₹2,549 | ₹2,653 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,745 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,698 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,695 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,673 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,709 | ₹2,659 | ₹2,684 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,693 | ₹2,589 | ₹2,641 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,629 | ₹2,589 | ₹2,609 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,666 | ₹2,611 | ₹2,639 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,665 | ₹2,543 | ₹2,604 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,673 | ₹2,559 | ₹2,616 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,655 | ₹2,589 | ₹2,622 |
| 28 Aug | ₹2,581 | ₹2,469 | ₹2,525 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,569 | ₹2,419 | ₹2,494 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,421 | ₹2,501 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,569 | ₹2,430 | ₹2,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,543 | ₹2,483 | ₹2,513 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,665 | ₹2,539 | ₹2,602 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,670 | ₹2,449 | ₹2,560 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,619 | ₹2,519 | ₹2,569 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Aim for the best-paying Maize yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Maize rate at Sangarapuram APMC on 16 Sep 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.