Across the reporting yards on 16 Aug 2026, Babrala APMC stood at the front of the pack for Maize, clocking the day's best rate at ₹2,090 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What's Behind Today's Maize Price
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,100
- Lowest Price Today₹2,080
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,090
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityMaize (Local)
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.
This puts Maize about 7.7% above the period average, and just 4.6% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Babrala APMC ranged between ₹1,830 and ₹2,190, with the average around ₹1,941. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,080 | ₹2,090 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,875 | ₹1,855 | ₹1,866 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,190 | ₹2,170 | ₹2,180 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,080 | ₹2,090 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,080 | ₹2,090 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,080 | ₹2,090 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,080 | ₹2,090 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,980 | ₹1,990 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,980 | ₹1,990 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,990 | ₹1,980 | ₹1,985 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,851 | ₹1,851 | ₹1,851 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,980 | ₹1,990 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,985 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,125 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,905 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,980 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,903 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,120 | ₹1,850 | ₹2,009 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,120 | ₹2,105 | ₹2,110 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,121 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,974 |
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
Selling Maize well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
The takeaway: Babrala APMC was the market to beat for Maize on 16 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.