In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Jul 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,346 per quintal in Jafarganj APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
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₹2,360
- Lowest Price Today₹2,330
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,346
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Jul 2026
- CommodityMaize (Other)
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.
This puts Maize about 3.6% above the period average, and just 2.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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 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.
At ₹2,400 (92.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Maize matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Maize prices at Jafarganj APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹2,400, with the average around ₹2,265. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | ₹2,380 | ₹2,325 | ₹2,338 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,380 | ₹2,325 | ₹2,346 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,960 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,325 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,313 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,350 | ₹2,320 | ₹2,338 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,320 | ₹2,320 | ₹2,320 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,340 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,136 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,360 | ₹2,330 | ₹2,346 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,350 | ₹2,320 | ₹2,328 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,360 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,331 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,350 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,309 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,360 | ₹2,295 | ₹2,326 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 08 Jul | ₹2,320 | ₹2,280 | ₹2,307 |
| 02 Jul | ₹2,295 | ₹2,295 | ₹2,295 |
| 01 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 29 Jun | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Maize today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
In a nutshell, Maize was priced at this level in Jafarganj APMC on 20 Jul 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.