In today's crop-price rundown for 30 Aug 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,302 per quintal in Ballia APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Maize Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,310
- Lowest Price Today₹2,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,302
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date30 Aug 2026
- CommodityMaize (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Maize about 0.0% below the period average, and just 0.8% 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
The table below lines up Maize rates across the markets that reported on 30 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ballia APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Saharanpur APMC Leader | ₹6,200 |
| 2 Agricultural Produce Market Committee Sillod APMC | ₹2,550 |
| 3 Ramdurga APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 4 Santhamaguluru APMC | ₹2,450 |
| 5 Addanki APMC | ₹2,410 |
| 6 Polavaram APMC | ₹2,410 |
| 7 Tiruvuru APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 8 Chhindwara APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 9 Etcherla APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 10 Husnabad APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Bahraich APMC | ₹2,368 |
| 12 Nandigama APMC | ₹2,340 |
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 ₹3,860 (165.0%) 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 Ballia APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹2,320, with the average around ₹2,303. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug | ₹2,310 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,302 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,310 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,307 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 30 Jun | ₹2,320 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,306 |
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
In a nutshell, Maize was priced at this level in Ballia APMC on 30 Aug 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.