Turning to the 21 Aug 2026 APMC board, Maize was quoted at ₹2,425 per quintal in Itarsi APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Maize yards.
01What Put Itarsi APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,425
- Lowest Price Today₹1,805
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,425
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityMaize (Local)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Maize about 23.5% above the period average, and right at the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Maize rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangeyam APMC Leader | ₹2,731 |
| 2 Veppur APMC | ₹2,695 |
| 3 Villupuram APMC | ₹2,693 |
| 4 Kallakurichi APMC | ₹2,663 |
| 5 Shamgarh APMC | ₹2,656 |
| 6 Thirukovilur APMC | ₹2,640 |
| 7 Kilpennathur APMC | ₹2,606 |
| 8 Jafarganj APMC | ₹2,602 |
| 9 Hanagal APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Honnali APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 11 Kudchi APMC | ₹2,580 |
| 12 Ranebennur APMC | ₹2,568 |
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.
A spread of ₹163 (6.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Maize prices at Itarsi APMC ranged between ₹1,100 and ₹2,425, with the average around ₹1,964. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹2,425 | ₹1,805 | ₹2,425 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,245 | ₹1,100 | ₹2,245 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,265 | ₹2,265 | ₹2,265 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,940 | ₹1,940 | ₹1,940 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,040 | ₹2,040 | ₹2,040 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,160 | ₹1,450 | ₹2,160 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,175 | ₹2,175 | ₹2,175 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,091 | ₹1,925 | ₹2,091 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹1,450 | ₹2,100 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,175 | ₹2,175 | ₹2,175 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,150 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,150 |
| 10 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,020 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,020 |
| 06 Jul | ₹1,496 | ₹1,496 | ₹1,496 |
| 04 Jul | ₹1,450 | ₹1,432 | ₹1,450 |
| 30 Jun | ₹1,495 | ₹1,445 | ₹1,495 |
| 25 Jun | ₹2,081 | ₹1,341 | ₹2,081 |
| 20 Jun | ₹1,495 | ₹1,490 | ₹1,495 |
| 19 Jun | ₹1,501 | ₹1,490 | ₹1,501 |
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
The takeaway: Itarsi APMC reported Maize at this level on 21 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.