In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Sep 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,426 per quintal in Chaurai APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Maize Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,426
- Lowest Price Today₹2,416
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,426
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 2026
- CommodityMaize (Yellow)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Maize is about 0.5% above the period average, sitting just 17.8% 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
The table below lines up Maize rates across the markets that reported on 21 Sep 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 DADRI APMC Leader | ₹8,742 |
| 2 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Pusapatirega APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 6 Indore APMC | ₹3,810 |
| 7 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 8 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 9 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 APMC Pune APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 11 Kallakurichi APMC | ₹2,835 |
| 12 Alangeyam APMC | ₹2,820 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Maize.
The ₹5,923 (210.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Maize prices at Chaurai APMC ranged between ₹1,601 and ₹2,950, with the average around ₹2,414. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 10 Nov | ₹2,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,755 |
| 09 Nov | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Nov | ₹2,438 | ₹2,298 | ₹2,438 |
| 07 Nov | ₹2,690 | ₹2,468 | ₹2,690 |
| 06 Nov | ₹2,800 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Nov | ₹2,901 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,550 |
| 04 Nov | ₹2,950 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 03 Nov | ₹2,906 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,700 |
| 02 Nov | ₹2,900 | ₹1,901 | ₹2,591 |
| 01 Nov | ₹2,570 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 31 Oct | ₹2,900 | ₹2,430 | ₹2,900 |
| 30 Oct | ₹2,535 | ₹2,485 | ₹2,500 |
| 29 Oct | ₹2,525 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,501 |
| 28 Oct | ₹2,806 | ₹2,115 | ₹2,775 |
| 27 Oct | ₹2,745 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,700 |
| 26 Oct | ₹2,550 | ₹2,390 | ₹2,550 |
| 25 Oct | ₹2,511 | ₹2,325 | ₹2,400 |
| 24 Oct | ₹2,480 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 23 Oct | ₹2,638 | ₹1,770 | ₹2,600 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Maize, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
All told, this is where Maize stood at Chaurai APMC on 21 Sep 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.