As fresh arrivals settled on 18 Aug 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,580 per quintal in Kudchi APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider 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₹2,595
- Lowest Price Today₹2,530
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,580
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityMaize (Hybrid/Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 11.7% above the period average and just 4.1% 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
The table below lines up Maize rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kudchi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bengaluru APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Pusapatirega APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 6 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 7 Doddaballapur APMC | ₹2,710 |
| 8 Gondal APMC | ₹2,705 |
| 9 Alangeyam APMC | ₹2,701 |
| 10 Husnabad APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 11 Veppur APMC | ₹2,689 |
| 12 Honnali APMC | ₹2,670 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Maize.
The ₹2,830 (106.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Maize prices at Kudchi APMC ranged between ₹1,900 and ₹2,690, with the average around ₹2,309. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹2,595 | ₹2,530 | ₹2,580 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,595 | ₹2,530 | ₹2,580 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,590 | ₹2,540 | ₹2,580 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,590 | ₹2,540 | ₹2,580 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,690 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,620 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,680 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,620 |
| 01 Jul | ₹2,295 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,280 |
| 30 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,950 |
| 29 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,950 |
| 25 Jun | ₹2,100 | ₹1,950 | ₹2,000 |
| 24 Jun | ₹2,200 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,180 |
| 19 Jun | ₹2,280 | ₹2,090 | ₹2,180 |
| 18 Jun | ₹2,260 | ₹2,080 | ₹2,180 |
| 17 Jun | ₹2,250 | ₹2,090 | ₹2,180 |
| 16 Jun | ₹2,200 | ₹2,060 | ₹2,180 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kudchi APMC posted this Maize rate on 18 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.