In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Aug 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,005 per quintal in DADRI APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Maize Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,100
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,005
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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.
Right now Maize is about 58.6% below the period average — just 81.1% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Maize rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where DADRI APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chipurupalli APMC Leader | ₹4,800 |
| 2 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Pusapatirega APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 6 Bengaluru APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 7 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 8 Alangeyam APMC | ₹2,781 |
| 9 Husnabad APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 10 Veppur APMC | ₹2,692 |
| 11 Kallakurichi APMC | ₹2,643 |
| 12 Avalurpet APMC | ₹2,639 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Maize.
That ₹2,161 (81.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Maize fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Maize prices at DADRI APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹10,625, with the average around ₹4,847. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,005 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,687 | ₹8,687 | ₹8,687 |
| 29 Jul | ₹10,415 | ₹10,415 | ₹10,415 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,665 | ₹8,665 | ₹8,665 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 18 Jul | ₹8,608 | ₹8,608 | ₹8,608 |
| 04 Jul | ₹8,664 | ₹8,664 | ₹8,664 |
| 30 Jun | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 27 Jun | ₹10,625 | ₹2,450 | ₹3,115 |
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
The day's best Maize rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In short, Maize changed hands at this rate in DADRI APMC on 20 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.