Going by the latest APMC figures for 02 Aug 2026, Kustagi APMC stood at the front of the pack for Maize, clocking the day's best rate at ₹2,425 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What's Behind Today's Maize Price
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,501
- Lowest Price Today₹2,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,425
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date02 Aug 2026
- CommodityMaize (Hybrid/Local)
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 5.4% above the period average and just 13.4% 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 02 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kustagi APMC Leader | ₹2,425 |
| 2 Etcherla APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 3 Santhamaguluru APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 4 Kamlaganj APMC | ₹2,150 |
| 5 Allagadda APMC | ₹2,150 |
| 6 Chhibramau APMC | ₹2,100 |
| 7 Gulavati APMC | ₹2,100 |
| 8 Mohamadabad APMC | ₹2,100 |
| 9 Sirsaganj APMC | ₹2,085 |
| 10 Jasvantnagar APMC | ₹2,004 |
| 11 Farukhabad APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Sambhal APMC | ₹2,000 |
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.
The ₹425 (21.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Maize prices at Kustagi APMC ranged between ₹1,900 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹2,301. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Aug | ₹2,501 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,425 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,412 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,313 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,740 | ₹2,740 | ₹2,740 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,325 | ₹2,325 | ₹2,325 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,425 | ₹2,325 | ₹2,353 |
| 12 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 04 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 24 Jun | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 |
| 21 Jun | ₹2,150 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,087 |
| 20 Jun | ₹2,120 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,069 |
| 17 Jun | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 16 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 02 Aug 2026, Kustagi 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.