In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,151 per quintal in Daloda APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Maize Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Maize arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,151
- Lowest Price Today₹2,151
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,151
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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 0.3% above the period average — just 8.1% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bengaluru APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Pusapatirega APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 6 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 7 Doddaballapur APMC | ₹2,710 |
| 8 Gondal APMC | ₹2,705 |
| 9 Alangeyam APMC | ₹2,701 |
| 10 Husnabad APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 11 Veppur APMC | ₹2,689 |
| 12 Honnali APMC | ₹2,670 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Maize.
The ₹2,830 (106.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Daloda APMC ranged between ₹1,541 and ₹2,341, with the average around ₹2,144. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹2,151 | ₹2,151 | ₹2,151 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,101 | ₹1,995 | ₹2,101 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,250 | ₹2,191 | ₹2,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,206 | ₹2,202 | ₹2,206 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,140 | ₹2,140 | ₹2,140 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,126 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,126 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,195 | ₹1,541 | ₹2,195 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,183 | ₹2,183 | ₹2,183 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,160 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,160 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,152 | ₹2,130 | ₹2,152 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,172 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,172 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,140 | ₹2,140 | ₹2,140 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,167 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,167 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,180 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,180 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,177 | ₹2,005 | ₹2,177 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,176 | ₹2,099 | ₹2,176 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,201 | ₹2,040 | ₹2,161 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,341 | ₹2,099 | ₹2,341 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,191 | ₹2,111 | ₹2,140 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,171 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,171 |
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
The day's best Maize rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Daloda APMC logged this Maize rate on 18 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.