In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Aug 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,300 per quintal in Ballia APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Maize markets.
01What Put Ballia APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,300
- Lowest Price Today₹2,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityMaize (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Maize rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 0.1% below the period average and just 0.9% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Maize rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pusapatirega APMC Leader | ₹4,800 |
| 2 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 6 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 7 Bengaluru APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 8 Alangeyam APMC | ₹2,845 |
| 9 Ettayapuram APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 10 Husnabad APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 11 Pune APMC | ₹2,650 |
| 12 Kallakurichi APMC | ₹2,637 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹2,163 (82.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Maize fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Maize prices at Ballia APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹2,320, with the average around ₹2,303. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,310 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,307 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 30 Jun | ₹2,320 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,306 |
| 29 Jun | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 24 Jun | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 |
| 21 Jun | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
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
For Maize, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Ballia APMC posted this Maize rate on 12 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.