In the latest market update for 12 Aug 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹1,940 per quintal in Dhar APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Maize Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,940
- Lowest Price Today₹1,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,940
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityMaize (Local)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Maize rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Maize is about 7.7% below the period average, sitting just 16.2% 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 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pusapatirega APMC Leader | ₹4,800 |
| 2 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 5 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 6 Bengaluru APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 7 Alangeyam APMC | ₹2,845 |
| 8 Ettayapuram APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 9 Husnabad APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 10 Pune APMC | ₹2,650 |
| 11 Kallakurichi APMC | ₹2,637 |
| 12 Nuzvid APMC | ₹2,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Maize.
At ₹2,200 (84.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Maize matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Maize prices at Dhar APMC ranged between ₹1,700 and ₹2,315, with the average around ₹2,101. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹1,940 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,940 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,226 | ₹2,165 | ₹2,226 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,225 | ₹2,105 | ₹2,105 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,202 | ₹1,980 | ₹2,202 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,122 | ₹2,122 | ₹2,122 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,222 | ₹2,095 | ₹2,222 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,180 | ₹2,075 | ₹2,180 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,220 | ₹2,220 | ₹2,220 |
| 14 Jul | ₹1,940 | ₹1,940 | ₹1,940 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 10 Jul | ₹2,206 | ₹2,182 | ₹2,206 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,250 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,250 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,205 | ₹2,205 | ₹2,205 |
| 06 Jul | ₹2,195 | ₹1,902 | ₹2,195 |
| 03 Jul | ₹2,052 | ₹2,052 | ₹2,052 |
| 01 Jul | ₹1,880 | ₹1,880 | ₹1,880 |
| 30 Jun | ₹2,172 | ₹2,172 | ₹2,172 |
| 29 Jun | ₹1,770 | ₹1,770 | ₹1,770 |
| 24 Jun | ₹1,950 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,950 |
| 20 Jun | ₹1,985 | ₹1,825 | ₹1,985 |
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
Selling Maize well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Maize rate at Dhar APMC on 12 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.