In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Oct 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,425 per quintal in Ghansour 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
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,475
- Lowest Price Today₹2,130
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,425
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Local)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Maize is about 14.4% above the period average, sitting just 2.8% 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
Here's how Maize rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ghaziabad APMC Leader | ₹11,718 |
| 2 Lucknow APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 3 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 6 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 7 Malpura APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 8 Khurja APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 9 Beawar APMC | ₹3,150 |
| 10 Rajula APMC | ₹2,987 |
| 11 DADRI APMC | ₹2,901 |
| 12 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹2,900 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Maize.
A spread of ₹8,818 (304.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Maize prices at Ghansour APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹2,495, with the average around ₹2,119. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹2,475 | ₹2,130 | ₹2,425 |
| 20 Oct | ₹2,285 | ₹1,980 | ₹2,275 |
| 19 Oct | ₹2,475 | ₹1,980 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,311 | ₹2,275 | ₹2,305 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,285 | ₹2,030 | ₹2,275 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,495 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,305 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,340 | ₹2,020 | ₹2,321 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,485 | ₹2,130 | ₹2,160 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,400 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,250 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,150 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,120 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,315 | ₹2,301 | ₹2,315 |
| 02 Jul | ₹1,711 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,711 |
| 26 Jun | ₹1,711 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 |
| 20 Jun | ₹1,500 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
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 often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Maize stood at Ghansour APMC on 21 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.