In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Kottur APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Maize Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Maize arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- 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.
At this level, Maize is about 14.3% above the period average, sitting just 1.8% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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
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 ₹2,830 (106.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Maize prices at Kottur APMC ranged between ₹1,840 and ₹2,547, with the average around ₹2,187. 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 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,397 | ₹2,388 | ₹2,394 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,547 | ₹2,547 | ₹2,547 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,470 | ₹2,470 | ₹2,470 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,383 | ₹1,850 | ₹2,000 |
| 08 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 06 Jul | ₹1,969 | ₹1,969 | ₹1,969 |
| 29 Jun | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 25 Jun | ₹1,979 | ₹1,979 | ₹1,979 |
| 24 Jun | ₹1,950 | ₹1,840 | ₹1,890 |
| 20 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Jun | ₹1,949 | ₹1,877 | ₹1,922 |
| 17 Jun | ₹2,023 | ₹2,023 | ₹2,023 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Maize stood at Kottur APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.