As the 09 Sep 2026 session wrapped up, Lucknow APMC stood at the front of the pack for Maize, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,480 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What Put Lucknow APMC on Top Today
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,480
- Lowest Price Today₹6,480
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,480
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date09 Sep 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.
Today's rate is about 16.3% below the period average and just 35.2% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Maize rates across the markets that reported on 09 Sep 2026, so you can see where Lucknow APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lucknow APMC Leader | ₹6,480 |
| 2 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Pusapatirega APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 6 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 7 Thirumangalam APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 8 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 9 APMC Pune APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Alangeyam APMC | ₹2,787 |
| 11 Honnali APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 12 Kallakurichi APMC | ₹2,694 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Maize.
That ₹3,787 (140.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Maize fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Maize prices at Lucknow APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹7,741. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Sep | ₹6,480 | ₹6,480 | ₹6,480 |
| 23 Aug | ₹8,856 | ₹8,738 | ₹8,740 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,670 | ₹8,670 | ₹8,670 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,703 | ₹8,703 | ₹8,703 |
| 14 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹8,600 | ₹9,152 |
| 11 Jul | ₹7,905 | ₹7,550 | ₹7,601 |
| 29 Jun | ₹8,323 | ₹8,323 | ₹8,323 |
| 27 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 26 Jun | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
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
Bottom line: on 09 Sep 2026, Lucknow APMC set the pace for Maize. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.