In the day's wholesale-price digest for 05 Aug 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,335 per quintal in Chaurai 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
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,335
- Lowest Price Today₹2,250
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,335
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Aug 2026
- CommodityMaize (Yellow)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Maize is about 4.5% above the period average, sitting just 1.7% 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
The table below lines up Maize rates across the markets that reported on 05 Aug 2026, so you can see where Chaurai 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 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Pusapatirega APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 6 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 7 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Pune APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 9 Vellore APMC | ₹2,789 |
| 10 Alangeyam APMC | ₹2,715 |
| 11 Gondal APMC | ₹2,655 |
| 12 Veppur APMC | ₹2,648 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
The ₹2,852 (107.7%) 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 Chaurai APMC ranged between ₹1,900 and ₹2,376, with the average around ₹2,235. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹2,335 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,335 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,331 | ₹2,312 | ₹2,331 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,261 | ₹2,225 | ₹2,261 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,326 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,326 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,301 | ₹2,301 | ₹2,301 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,262 | ₹2,220 | ₹2,260 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,254 | ₹2,254 | ₹2,254 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,376 | ₹2,376 | ₹2,376 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,328 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,328 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,303 | ₹2,303 | ₹2,303 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,376 | ₹2,020 | ₹2,361 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,350 | ₹2,206 | ₹2,350 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,281 | ₹2,281 | ₹2,281 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,312 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,312 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,163 | ₹2,107 | ₹2,107 |
| 12 Jul | ₹2,150 | ₹1,995 | ₹2,150 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
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
To sum up, this was the Maize rate at Chaurai APMC on 05 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.