With the 21 Sep 2026 auctions now in, DADRI APMC stood at the front of the pack for Maize, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,742 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Maize Rate
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,742
- Lowest Price Today₹8,742
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,742
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 2026
- CommodityMaize (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Maize rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Maize about 67.7% above the period average, and just 17.7% 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 21 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 DADRI APMC Leader | ₹8,742 |
| 2 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Pusapatirega APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 6 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 7 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 8 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 APMC Pune APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 10 Kallakurichi APMC | ₹2,835 |
| 11 Alangeyam APMC | ₹2,820 |
| 12 Shrimushnam APMC | ₹2,752 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Maize.
The ₹5,991 (217.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
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 ₹5,212. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | ₹8,742 | ₹8,742 | ₹8,742 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,703 | ₹8,703 | ₹8,703 |
| 31 Aug | ₹9,012 | ₹9,012 | ₹9,012 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹8,767 | ₹8,767 | ₹8,767 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 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 headline Maize rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
The takeaway: DADRI APMC was the market to beat for Maize on 21 Sep 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.