In the latest market update for 26 Aug 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,378 per quintal in Amarwda APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
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₹2,378
- Lowest Price Today₹2,377
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,378
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommodityMaize (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.
Right now Maize is about 10.8% above the period average — just 6.7% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Maize rates stacked up across reporting markets on 26 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kanpur(Grain) APMC Leader | ₹9,800 |
| 2 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Shamli APMC | ₹4,543 |
| 4 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 5 Pune APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 6 Saluru APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 7 Palari APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 8 Santhamaguluru APMC | ₹2,450 |
| 9 Puttaparthi APMC | ₹2,450 |
| 10 Nawanshahar APMC | ₹2,449 |
| 11 Addanki APMC | ₹2,420 |
| 12 Polavaram APMC | ₹2,415 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Maize.
The ₹7,385 (305.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Amarwda APMC ranged between ₹1,730 and ₹2,550, with the average around ₹2,146. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,378 | ₹2,377 | ₹2,378 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,190 | ₹2,200 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,380 | ₹2,430 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,324 | ₹2,324 | ₹2,324 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,250 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,210 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,300 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,275 | ₹2,275 | ₹2,275 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,325 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,325 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,250 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,210 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,210 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,210 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,099 | ₹2,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,311 | ₹2,280 | ₹2,311 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,160 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,160 |
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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Amarwda APMC logged this Maize rate on 26 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.