In the day's wholesale-price digest for 23 Aug 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,218 per quintal in Buland Shahr APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
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₹2,400
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,218
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityMaize (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Maize rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Maize is about 9.0% above the period average, sitting just 9.8% 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 23 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lucknow APMC Leader | ₹8,740 |
| 2 Jangipur APMC | ₹2,550 |
| 3 Saharanpur APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 4 Bhikangaon APMC | ₹2,460 |
| 5 Santhamaguluru APMC | ₹2,450 |
| 6 Agricultural Produce Market Committee Sillod APMC | ₹2,450 |
| 7 Addanki APMC | ₹2,430 |
| 8 Rompicherla APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 9 Kustagi APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 10 Kothagudem APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Etcherla APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 12 Nandigama APMC | ₹2,330 |
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 ₹6,410 (275.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Maize fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Buland Shahr APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹2,460, with the average around ₹2,034. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,218 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,003 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,001 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,350 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,227 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,460 | ₹2,001 | ₹2,178 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,021 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,003 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,310 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,209 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,005 | ₹2,005 | ₹2,005 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,086 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,010 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,003 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,021 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,002 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,105 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,170 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,159 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,002 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,002 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,120 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,110 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,011 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,001 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,080 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,012 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,060 | ₹2,001 | ₹2,031 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,017 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Maize rate at Buland Shahr APMC on 23 Aug 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.