In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Jul 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,453 per quintal in Kesamudram APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Maize yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Maize Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,473
- Lowest Price Today₹2,181
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,453
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Jul 2026
- CommodityMaize (Local)
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.
At this level, Maize is about 4.3% above the period average, sitting just 7.0% 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 20 Jul 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Channagiri APMC Leader | ₹5,000 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 3 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 4 Villupuram APMC | ₹2,676 |
| 5 Kallakurichi APMC | ₹2,661 |
| 6 Pune APMC | ₹2,650 |
| 7 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹2,650 |
| 8 Sangarapuram APMC | ₹2,641 |
| 9 Shrimushnam APMC | ₹2,636 |
| 10 Dahod APMC | ₹2,625 |
| 11 Chitradurga APMC | ₹2,613 |
| 12 Bengaluru APMC | ₹2,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Maize.
A spread of ₹2,400 (92.3%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Maize prices at Kesamudram APMC ranged between ₹1,681 and ₹2,639, with the average around ₹2,351. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | ₹2,411 | ₹2,411 | ₹2,411 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,472 | ₹2,011 | ₹2,409 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,416 | ₹2,416 | ₹2,416 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,639 | ₹2,409 | ₹2,639 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,296 | ₹2,205 | ₹2,296 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,409 | ₹2,229 | ₹2,391 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,403 | ₹2,351 | ₹2,389 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,151 | ₹2,151 | ₹2,151 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,473 | ₹2,181 | ₹2,453 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,482 | ₹1,751 | ₹2,441 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,456 | ₹2,339 | ₹2,418 |
| 10 Jul | ₹2,345 | ₹2,275 | ₹2,341 |
| 06 Jul | ₹2,307 | ₹2,129 | ₹2,286 |
| 03 Jul | ₹2,339 | ₹1,959 | ₹2,189 |
| 02 Jul | ₹2,427 | ₹2,151 | ₹2,389 |
| 30 Jun | ₹2,423 | ₹1,681 | ₹2,355 |
| 29 Jun | ₹2,424 | ₹2,115 | ₹2,121 |
| 25 Jun | ₹2,319 | ₹2,101 | ₹2,223 |
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
Before carting Maize to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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 Kesamudram APMC on 20 Jul 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.