In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Aug 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,033 per quintal in Khurja APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Maize yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Maize Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,050
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,033
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 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.
This puts Maize about 4.7% above the period average, and just 24.7% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Maize rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chipurupalli APMC Leader | ₹4,800 |
| 2 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Pusapatirega APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 6 Bengaluru APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 7 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 8 Alangeyam APMC | ₹2,781 |
| 9 Husnabad APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 10 Veppur APMC | ₹2,692 |
| 11 Kallakurichi APMC | ₹2,643 |
| 12 Avalurpet APMC | ₹2,639 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹2,161 (81.9%) 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 Khurja APMC ranged between ₹1,900 and ₹2,700, with the average around ₹1,941. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,050 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,033 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,204 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,101 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,102 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,950 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,950 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,008 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,989 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,050 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,993 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,050 | ₹1,920 | ₹2,007 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,988 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,050 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,945 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,028 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,919 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Maize was priced at this level in Khurja APMC on 20 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.