In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Aug 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,344 per quintal in Mandsaur APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Maize Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,344
- Lowest Price Today₹2,344
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,344
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityMaize (Local)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 5.3% above the period average, sitting just 2.7% 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
This table ranks Maize rates across active mandis for 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chipurupalli APMC Leader | ₹4,800 |
| 2 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Pusapatirega APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 5 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 6 Alangeyam APMC | ₹2,802 |
| 7 Gangavathi APMC | ₹2,708 |
| 8 Pune APMC | ₹2,650 |
| 9 Kallakurichi APMC | ₹2,610 |
| 10 Hanagal APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 11 Saluru APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Kudchi APMC | ₹2,580 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹2,220 (86.0%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Mandsaur APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹2,408, with the average around ₹2,225. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹2,344 | ₹2,344 | ₹2,344 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,351 | ₹2,220 | ₹2,351 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,359 | ₹1,641 | ₹2,359 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,408 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,241 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,339 | ₹2,201 | ₹2,201 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,341 | ₹2,177 | ₹2,341 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,350 | ₹2,235 | ₹2,350 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,280 | ₹2,160 | ₹2,235 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,186 | ₹2,186 | ₹2,186 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,229 | ₹2,229 | ₹2,229 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,260 | ₹2,231 | ₹2,250 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,356 | ₹2,075 | ₹2,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,280 | ₹2,021 | ₹2,180 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,286 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,271 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,278 | ₹2,161 | ₹2,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,313 | ₹1,881 | ₹2,201 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,295 | ₹2,171 | ₹2,241 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,260 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,260 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,266 | ₹2,181 | ₹2,181 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,255 | ₹2,095 | ₹2,150 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Maize stood at Mandsaur APMC on 19 Aug 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.