In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,311 per quintal in Ashta APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Maize yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Ashta APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,311
- Lowest Price Today₹2,311
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,311
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityMaize (Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Maize rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Maize is about 10.8% above the period average — just 1.7% 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
The table below lines up Maize rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ashta APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bobbili APMC Leader | ₹4,800 |
| 2 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Pusapatirega APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 6 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 7 Ranebennur APMC | ₹2,739 |
| 8 Alangeyam APMC | ₹2,714 |
| 9 Gangavathi APMC | ₹2,689 |
| 10 Kallakurichi APMC | ₹2,664 |
| 11 Chinnasalem APMC | ₹2,650 |
| 12 Husnabad APMC | ₹2,650 |
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.
The ₹2,150 (81.1%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Maize prices at Ashta APMC ranged between ₹1,525 and ₹2,350, with the average around ₹2,086. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹2,311 | ₹2,311 | ₹2,311 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,201 | ₹2,101 | ₹2,201 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,253 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,253 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,950 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,950 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,270 | ₹2,115 | ₹2,270 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,121 | ₹2,041 | ₹2,121 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,350 | ₹2,260 | ₹2,350 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,161 | ₹2,161 | ₹2,161 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,301 | ₹2,301 | ₹2,301 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹1,851 | ₹2,100 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,021 | ₹2,002 | ₹2,021 |
| 08 Jul | ₹1,702 | ₹1,702 | ₹1,702 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,280 | ₹1,525 | ₹2,280 |
| 06 Jul | ₹1,960 | ₹1,960 | ₹1,960 |
| 04 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 03 Jul | ₹2,020 | ₹1,701 | ₹2,020 |
| 25 Jun | ₹1,941 | ₹1,810 | ₹1,941 |
| 24 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹1,941 | ₹2,000 |
| 20 Jun | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
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 wrap up, Ashta APMC logged this Maize rate on 17 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.