Checking the day's mandi numbers for 20 Aug 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,591 per quintal in Jafarganj APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Jafarganj APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,580
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,591
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityMaize (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Maize is about 11.9% above the period average — just 0.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Maize rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Jafarganj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chipurupalli APMC Leader | ₹4,800 |
| 2 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Pusapatirega APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 6 Bengaluru APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 7 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 8 Veppur APMC | ₹2,692 |
| 9 Kallakurichi APMC | ₹2,643 |
| 10 Avalurpet APMC | ₹2,639 |
| 11 Penamaluru (HQ-Kankipadu) APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Saluru APMC | ₹2,600 |
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 ₹2,200 (84.6%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Jafarganj APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹2,315. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,580 | ₹2,591 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,440 | ₹2,547 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,575 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,423 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,575 | ₹2,490 | ₹2,532 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,475 | ₹2,435 | ₹2,456 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,435 | ₹2,365 | ₹2,402 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,380 | ₹2,325 | ₹2,338 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,380 | ₹2,325 | ₹2,346 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,960 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,325 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,313 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,350 | ₹2,320 | ₹2,338 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,320 | ₹2,320 | ₹2,320 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,340 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,136 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,360 | ₹2,330 | ₹2,346 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,350 | ₹2,320 | ₹2,328 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,360 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,331 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Maize today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Jafarganj APMC logged this Maize rate on 20 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.