In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Oct 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,767 per quintal in Sankarapuram RM APMC. This is one of several Maize rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
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₹2,845
- Lowest Price Today₹2,689
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,767
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 4-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Maize is about 0.0% below the period average — just 2.7% 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
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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹8,818 (304.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 4-Day Trend
Over the last 4 days, Maize prices at Sankarapuram RM APMC ranged between ₹2,613 and ₹2,845, with the average around ₹2,768. 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 | ₹2,845 | ₹2,689 | ₹2,767 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,829 | ₹2,729 | ₹2,779 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,839 | ₹2,783 | ₹2,811 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,817 | ₹2,613 | ₹2,715 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
In short, Maize changed hands at this rate in Sankarapuram RM APMC on 21 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.