In the price report dated 20 Oct 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,300 per quintal in Ballia APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Ballia APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,300
- Lowest Price Today₹2,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.1% below the period average and just 0.9% 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 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lucknow APMC Leader | ₹6,580 |
| 2 Barshi(Vairag) APMC | ₹3,051 |
| 3 APMC Pune APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 4 APMC Karmala APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 5 Omchatinya Multi State Agro Purpose Co-Op Society, Dist Ahilyanagar APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 6 Lasalgaon(Vinchur) APMC | ₹2,751 |
| 7 Shahjahanpur APMC | ₹2,705 |
| 8 Chandausi APMC | ₹2,650 |
| 9 Karjat(Rashin) APMC | ₹2,550 |
| 10 Ujhani APMC | ₹2,548 |
| 11 Pandhurna APMC | ₹2,532 |
| 12 Mandla APMC | ₹2,510 |
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 ₹4,070 (162.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Ballia APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹2,320, with the average around ₹2,303. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 06 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 04 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 30 Aug | ₹2,310 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,302 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,310 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,307 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Ballia APMC posted this Maize rate on 20 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.