Reading today's price tape for 13 Aug 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,457 per quintal in Kesamudram APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What Put Kesamudram 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₹2,519
- Lowest Price Today₹2,311
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,457
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Aug 2026
- CommodityMaize (Local)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Maize is about 3.5% above the period average — just 6.9% 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 13 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kesamudram APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chipurupalli APMC Leader | ₹4,800 |
| 2 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Pusapatirega APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Hiriyur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 6 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 7 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 8 Alangeyam APMC | ₹2,821 |
| 9 Karpawand APMC | ₹2,780 |
| 10 Honnali APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Husnabad APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 12 Kallakurichi APMC | ₹2,634 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹2,166 (82.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Maize prices at Kesamudram APMC ranged between ₹1,681 and ₹2,639, with the average around ₹2,373. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹2,519 | ₹2,311 | ₹2,457 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,433 | ₹2,259 | ₹2,431 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,474 | ₹2,474 | ₹2,474 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,629 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,527 |
| 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 |
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
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, Kesamudram APMC logged this Maize rate on 13 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.