In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Oct 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹1,620 per quintal in Badwaha 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
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,620
- Lowest Price Today₹1,620
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,620
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Deshi Red)
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.
At this level, Maize is about 24.7% below the period average, sitting just 39.4% 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 12 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Doddaballapur APMC Leader | ₹5,800 |
| 2 Hungund APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 3 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 6 Todaraisingh APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 7 Beawar APMC | ₹3,350 |
| 8 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 9 Malpura APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 10 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 11 Vellore APMC | ₹2,909 |
| 12 Bijaynagar APMC | ₹2,800 |
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 ₹3,000 (107.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Badwaha APMC ranged between ₹1,240 and ₹2,675, with the average around ₹2,151. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹1,620 | ₹1,620 | ₹1,620 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,050 | ₹1,450 | ₹1,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,100 | ₹1,250 | ₹2,100 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,100 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,620 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,675 | ₹2,421 | ₹2,675 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,435 | ₹2,100 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,511 | ₹1,511 | ₹1,511 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,675 | ₹1,470 | ₹2,675 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,425 | ₹1,475 | ₹1,525 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,835 | ₹1,440 | ₹1,740 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,380 | ₹1,495 | ₹1,745 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,675 | ₹1,555 | ₹2,675 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,390 | ₹1,390 | ₹1,390 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,485 | ₹1,650 | ₹1,715 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,535 | ₹1,610 | ₹1,740 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,540 | ₹1,580 | ₹1,845 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,410 | ₹1,475 | ₹1,625 |
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
Before carting Maize to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Maize stood at Badwaha APMC on 12 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.