In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Aug 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹1,936 per quintal in Aligarh APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Maize Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Maize arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,210
- Lowest Price Today₹1,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,936
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityMaize (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 2.6% above the period average and just 70.7% 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 12 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pusapatirega APMC Leader | ₹4,800 |
| 2 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 6 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 7 Bengaluru APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 8 Alangeyam APMC | ₹2,845 |
| 9 Ettayapuram APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 10 Husnabad APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 11 Pune APMC | ₹2,650 |
| 12 Kallakurichi APMC | ₹2,637 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Maize.
That ₹2,163 (82.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Maize fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Aligarh APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹6,600, with the average around ₹1,887. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹2,210 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,936 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,920 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,911 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,050 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,969 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,917 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,977 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,950 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,972 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,050 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,938 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,050 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,916 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,951 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,050 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,947 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,080 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,975 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,080 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,901 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,080 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,920 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,852 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,050 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,915 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,080 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,908 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,060 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,012 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,904 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Maize, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
Bottom line: on 12 Aug 2026, Maize traded at this rate in Aligarh APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.