Going by the latest APMC figures for 18 Oct 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,100 per quintal in Dhamnod APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Dhamnod APMC on Top Today
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₹2,480
- Lowest Price Today₹1,975
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Local)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Maize rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 0.4% below the period average and just 67.5% 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
Here's how Maize rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nawabpet APMC Leader | ₹2,942 |
| 2 H.B. Halli APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 3 Ranebennur APMC | ₹2,694 |
| 4 Kustagi APMC | ₹2,681 |
| 5 Wanaparthy town APMC | ₹2,639 |
| 6 Mandla APMC | ₹2,510 |
| 7 Ujhani APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 8 Jangipur APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 9 Rompicherla APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Amarwda APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Anjad APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Addanki APMC | ₹2,450 |
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.
That ₹492 (20.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Maize fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Maize prices at Dhamnod APMC ranged between ₹1,011 and ₹6,470, with the average around ₹2,109. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹2,480 | ₹1,975 | ₹2,100 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,750 | ₹1,750 | ₹1,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,642 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,251 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,560 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,470 | ₹1,480 | ₹2,300 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,490 | ₹1,400 | ₹2,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,341 | ₹1,390 | ₹1,851 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,451 | ₹1,453 | ₹1,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,151 | ₹1,451 | ₹1,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,650 | ₹1,645 | ₹1,650 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,402 | ₹1,524 | ₹1,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,451 | ₹1,527 | ₹1,631 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,453 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,661 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,476 | ₹1,619 | ₹1,664 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,695 | ₹1,695 | ₹1,695 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,478 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,478 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,650 | ₹1,650 | ₹1,650 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,993 | ₹1,622 | ₹1,653 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Maize yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
Bottom line: on 18 Oct 2026, Maize traded at this rate in Dhamnod APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.