Turning to the 18 Sep 2026 APMC board, Maize was quoted at ₹1,631 per quintal in Bhikangaon APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
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₹2,880
- Lowest Price Today₹1,450
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,631
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityMaize (Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 26.3% below the period average and just 43.4% 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 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Banthara APMC Leader | ₹8,713 |
| 2 Barabanki APMC | ₹8,677 |
| 3 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 6 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 7 Pusapatirega APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 8 Agra APMC | ₹4,370 |
| 9 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 11 Arasikere APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 12 Kallakurichi APMC | ₹2,840 |
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.
That ₹5,873 (206.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Maize fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Bhikangaon APMC ranged between ₹1,450 and ₹2,880, with the average around ₹2,213. 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 Sep | ₹2,880 | ₹1,450 | ₹1,631 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,110 | ₹1,651 | ₹2,110 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,490 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,418 | ₹2,310 | ₹2,418 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,449 | ₹1,590 | ₹2,449 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,409 | ₹1,451 | ₹2,409 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,230 | ₹2,165 | ₹2,230 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,490 | ₹1,604 | ₹2,490 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,482 | ₹1,651 | ₹1,711 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,151 | ₹2,051 | ₹2,151 |
| 06 Sep | ₹2,470 | ₹2,405 | ₹2,470 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,458 | ₹1,586 | ₹2,458 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,465 | ₹1,588 | ₹1,600 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,490 | ₹1,475 | ₹2,454 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,390 | ₹2,375 | ₹2,390 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,477 | ₹1,461 | ₹2,477 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,439 | ₹1,675 | ₹2,439 |
| 28 Aug | ₹2,375 | ₹2,340 | ₹2,375 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,383 | ₹1,450 | ₹2,383 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,408 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Sep 2026, Maize traded at this rate in Bhikangaon 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.