In today's crop-price rundown for 30 Aug 2026, Santhamaguluru APMC stood at the front of the pack for Maize, clocking the day's best rate at ₹2,450 per quintal. That put it ahead of the rest of the markets we track, drawing the eye of farmers and buyers alike.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Maize Rate
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,480
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date30 Aug 2026
- CommodityMaize (Hybrid)
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.
Today's rate is about 0.5% above the period average and just 2.0% 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
This table ranks Maize rates across active mandis for 30 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Santhamaguluru APMC Leader | ₹2,450 |
| 2 Polavaram APMC | ₹2,410 |
| 3 Tiruvuru APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 4 Etcherla APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 5 Sirsaganj APMC | ₹2,373 |
| 6 Nandigama APMC | ₹2,340 |
| 7 Bahraich APMC | ₹2,300 |
| 8 Jahangirabad APMC | ₹2,293 |
| 9 Simhadhripuram APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 10 Shamli APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 11 Ujhani APMC | ₹2,150 |
| 12 Babrala APMC | ₹2,140 |
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.
A spread of ₹310 (14.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Santhamaguluru APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹2,439. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug | ₹2,480 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,480 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 28 Aug | ₹2,480 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,480 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,480 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,480 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,470 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,480 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,470 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,480 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,480 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,480 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,480 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,480 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,470 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,470 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,470 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,470 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Maize, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
Bottom line: on 30 Aug 2026, Santhamaguluru APMC set the pace for Maize. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.