In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Oct 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in Himatnagar 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
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Maize arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,640
- Lowest Price Today₹2,570
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Yellow)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Maize is about 5.3% above the period average, sitting just 9.4% 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
This table ranks Maize rates across active mandis for 19 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 HarappanaHalli APMC Leader | ₹4,800 |
| 2 Hiriyur APMC | ₹4,133 |
| 3 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 4 Malpura APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 5 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 6 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 7 Kurdwadi(Modnimb) APMC | ₹2,981 |
| 8 Santhesargur APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 9 Manvi APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 10 Doddaballapur APMC | ₹2,910 |
| 11 Sangli(Miraj) APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 12 Nekkonda APMC | ₹2,887 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
At ₹1,913 (66.2%), 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 Himatnagar APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹2,870, with the average around ₹2,470. 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 Oct | ₹2,640 | ₹2,570 | ₹2,600 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,620 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,610 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,755 | ₹2,355 | ₹2,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,870 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,650 | ₹2,620 | ₹2,650 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,635 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,650 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,650 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,685 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,685 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,720 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,635 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,550 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,650 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,670 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,550 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,525 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,630 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,525 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,590 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,500 |
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
Selling Maize well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Maize rate at Himatnagar APMC on 19 Oct 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.