In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,010 per quintal in Paithan APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
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₹2,010
- Lowest Price Today₹2,010
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,010
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityMaize (Yellow)
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.
Today's rate is about 14.1% above the period average and just 4.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Maize rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bengaluru APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 Pusapatirega APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Chipurupalli 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 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 ₹2,830 (106.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Maize prices at Paithan APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹2,100, with the average around ₹1,762. 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 | ₹2,021 | ₹2,021 | ₹2,021 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,010 | ₹2,010 | ₹2,010 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,801 | ₹1,801 | ₹1,801 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,040 | ₹2,040 | ₹2,040 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,011 | ₹2,011 | ₹2,011 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,570 | ₹1,570 | ₹1,570 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,560 | ₹1,560 | ₹1,560 |
| 05 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 03 Jul | ₹1,855 | ₹1,855 | ₹1,855 |
| 01 Jul | ₹1,721 | ₹1,721 | ₹1,721 |
| 30 Jun | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 28 Jun | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 27 Jun | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 19 Jun | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
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 is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Paithan APMC posted this Maize rate on 18 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.