In the day's wholesale-price digest for 24 Aug 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,000 per quintal in Kayamganj APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Maize Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityMaize (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Maize is about 0.9% above the period average, sitting just 16.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Maize rates across the markets that reported on 24 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kayamganj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 DADRI APMC Leader | ₹8,767 |
| 2 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 6 Gangavathi APMC | ₹3,055 |
| 7 Alangeyam APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 Palanpur APMC | ₹2,728 |
| 9 Kurdwadi(Modnimb) APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 10 Kudchi APMC | ₹2,650 |
| 11 Kallakurichi APMC | ₹2,646 |
| 12 Kilpennathur 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.
At ₹6,130 (232.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Maize matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Kayamganj APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹2,380, with the average around ₹1,982. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,051 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,063 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,003 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,008 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,013 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,011 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,030 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,008 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,020 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,003 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,006 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,004 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,008 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,006 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,013 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,050 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,004 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,030 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,001 |
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
When picking where to sell Maize, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
To sum up, this was the Maize rate at Kayamganj APMC on 24 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.