In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,032 per quintal in Mainpuri APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Maize Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,180
- Lowest Price Today₹1,950
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,032
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
This puts Maize about 3.4% above the period average, and just 14.8% 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
Here's how Maize rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bengaluru APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 Pusapatirega APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 6 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 7 Doddaballapur APMC | ₹2,710 |
| 8 Gondal APMC | ₹2,705 |
| 9 Alangeyam APMC | ₹2,701 |
| 10 Husnabad APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 11 Veppur APMC | ₹2,689 |
| 12 Honnali APMC | ₹2,670 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Maize.
At ₹2,830 (106.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Maize matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Mainpuri APMC ranged between ₹1,850 and ₹2,385, with the average around ₹1,966. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,180 | ₹1,950 | ₹2,032 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹1,950 | ₹2,009 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,360 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,992 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,993 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,990 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,980 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹1,950 | ₹2,007 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,992 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹1,950 | ₹2,031 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,010 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,964 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,982 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,010 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,960 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,165 | ₹1,950 | ₹2,030 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,010 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,957 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,969 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,030 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,959 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,050 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,968 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,050 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,971 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,050 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,975 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Mainpuri APMC reported Maize at this level on 18 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.