Pulling together the 18 Jul 2026 mandi readings, Maize was quoted at ₹2,231 per quintal in Sitmau APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Maize yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Maize Rate
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₹2,231
- Lowest Price Today₹2,131
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,231
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Jul 2026
- CommodityMaize (Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Maize is about 6.4% above the period average, sitting just 1.8% 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
Here's how Maize rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Noida APMC Leader | ₹8,694 |
| 2 Dadri APMC | ₹8,608 |
| 3 Agra APMC | ₹4,358 |
| 4 Banthara APMC | ₹4,304 |
| 5 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 6 Mumbai APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 7 Pune APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹2,650 |
| 9 Dahod APMC | ₹2,650 |
| 10 Bengaluru APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 11 Bagalkot APMC | ₹2,591 |
| 12 Honnali APMC | ₹2,580 |
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 ₹6,114 (237.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Sitmau APMC ranged between ₹1,750 and ₹2,271, with the average around ₹2,097. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | ₹2,169 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,169 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,151 | ₹2,091 | ₹2,151 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,131 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,131 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,166 | ₹2,093 | ₹2,166 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,150 | ₹2,093 | ₹2,150 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,170 | ₹2,001 | ₹2,170 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,150 | ₹2,092 | ₹2,150 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,176 | ₹2,051 | ₹2,176 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,130 | ₹2,130 | ₹2,130 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,111 | ₹2,001 | ₹2,111 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,149 | ₹2,060 | ₹2,149 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,053 | ₹2,053 | ₹2,053 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,231 | ₹2,131 | ₹2,231 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,173 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,173 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,101 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,101 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,128 | ₹2,081 | ₹2,128 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,151 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,151 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,126 | ₹2,040 | ₹2,126 |
| 10 Jul | ₹2,091 | ₹2,051 | ₹2,051 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,001 | ₹1,901 | ₹2,001 |
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Maize rate at Sitmau APMC on 18 Jul 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.