Reading today's price tape for 13 Oct 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,749 per quintal in Ballari APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Ballari APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,639
- Lowest Price Today₹2,533
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,749
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Local)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Maize is about 9.8% above the period average — just 24.5% 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 13 Oct 2026, so you can see where Ballari APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hungund APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Bengaluru APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 6 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 7 Barshi(Vairag) APMC | ₹2,951 |
| 8 APMC Pune APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 9 Bahraich APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Kesamudram APMC | ₹2,781 |
| 11 Malur APMC | ₹2,778 |
| 12 Biaora APMC | ₹2,765 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,235 (117.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Ballari APMC ranged between ₹1,402 and ₹3,639, with the average around ₹2,503. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹3,639 | ₹2,533 | ₹2,749 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,713 | ₹2,389 | ₹2,656 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,811 | ₹2,011 | ₹2,674 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,826 | ₹2,456 | ₹2,685 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,755 | ₹1,901 | ₹2,653 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,859 | ₹2,011 | ₹2,643 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,850 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,672 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,772 | ₹2,680 | ₹2,714 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,869 | ₹2,681 | ₹2,771 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,858 | ₹2,401 | ₹2,725 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,020 | ₹2,129 | ₹2,808 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,814 | ₹2,309 | ₹2,713 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,721 | ₹2,266 | ₹2,539 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,711 | ₹2,711 | ₹2,711 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,750 | ₹2,351 | ₹2,730 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,309 | ₹2,309 | ₹2,309 |
| 04 Sep | ₹2,823 | ₹2,339 | ₹2,671 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,711 | ₹2,711 | ₹2,711 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,409 | ₹2,409 | ₹2,409 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,789 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,726 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Ballari APMC logged this Maize rate on 13 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.