In the day's wholesale-price digest for 29 Oct 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Khategaon APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Maize markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Maize Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,703
- Lowest Price Today₹1,961
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Maize is about 18.0% above the period average — just 12.3% 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 29 Oct 2026, so you can see where Khategaon APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tanduru APMC Leader | ₹6,042 |
| 2 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 5 Ballari APMC | ₹3,367 |
| 6 Beawar APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 7 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 8 Kottur APMC | ₹3,264 |
| 9 Davangere APMC | ₹3,258 |
| 10 Santhesargur APMC | ₹3,240 |
| 11 Sangli(Miraj) APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 12 Kesamudram APMC | ₹3,169 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹2,873 (90.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Khategaon APMC ranged between ₹656 and ₹2,852, with the average around ₹2,118. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | ₹2,852 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,660 |
| 30 Oct | ₹2,774 | ₹1,801 | ₹2,600 |
| 29 Oct | ₹2,703 | ₹1,961 | ₹2,500 |
| 28 Oct | ₹2,670 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,400 |
| 27 Oct | ₹2,669 | ₹2,010 | ₹2,400 |
| 24 Oct | ₹2,347 | ₹1,811 | ₹1,811 |
| 23 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,400 |
| 22 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,950 |
| 21 Oct | ₹2,626 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,561 | ₹1,251 | ₹2,400 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,626 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,518 | ₹1,397 | ₹1,700 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,551 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,700 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹1,322 | ₹1,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,842 | ₹1,842 | ₹1,842 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,311 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,251 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,400 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,531 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,460 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,281 | ₹1,255 | ₹1,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,201 | ₹1,281 | ₹1,570 |
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
When picking where to sell Maize, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
To wrap up, Khategaon APMC logged this Maize rate on 29 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.