Going by the latest APMC figures for 25 Aug 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,441 per quintal in Malegaon APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Maize Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,701
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,441
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Aug 2026
- CommodityMaize (Yellow)
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.
Today's rate is about 9.1% above the period average and just 9.6% 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
Here's how Maize rates stacked up across reporting markets on 25 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muradabad APMC Leader | ₹5,000 |
| 2 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Pusapatirega APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 6 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 7 Gangavathi APMC | ₹3,040 |
| 8 Noida APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Bengaluru APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 10 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 11 Alangeyam APMC | ₹2,756 |
| 12 Sathur APMC | ₹2,725 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Maize.
That ₹2,275 (83.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Maize fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Malegaon APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹2,701, with the average around ₹2,238. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹2,701 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,441 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,398 | ₹1,810 | ₹2,375 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,390 | ₹2,390 | ₹2,390 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,474 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,459 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,270 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,366 | ₹2,258 | ₹2,258 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,359 | ₹2,330 | ₹2,344 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,271 | ₹2,235 | ₹2,251 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,251 | ₹2,251 | ₹2,251 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,290 | ₹2,160 | ₹2,250 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,301 | ₹2,099 | ₹2,251 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,332 | ₹1,851 | ₹2,306 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,351 | ₹2,245 | ₹2,245 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,335 | ₹2,331 | ₹2,331 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,259 | ₹2,225 | ₹2,242 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,305 | ₹2,305 | ₹2,305 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,293 | ₹2,293 | ₹2,293 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,333 | ₹2,240 | ₹2,240 |
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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Malegaon APMC posted this Maize rate on 25 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.