In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Oct 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,400 per quintal in Rura APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Maize yards.
01What's Behind Today's Maize Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Maize arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,400
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 16.2% above the period average and right at 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
This table ranks Maize rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nawabpet APMC Leader | ₹2,942 |
| 2 APMC Phaltan APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 3 H.B. Halli APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 4 Ranebennur APMC | ₹2,694 |
| 5 Kustagi APMC | ₹2,681 |
| 6 Wanaparthy town APMC | ₹2,639 |
| 7 Chhpara APMC | ₹2,551 |
| 8 Mandla APMC | ₹2,510 |
| 9 Rompicherla APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Amarwda APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Sironj APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Ujhani APMC | ₹2,500 |
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 ₹442 (17.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Rura APMC ranged between ₹1,900 and ₹2,400, with the average around ₹2,065. 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 Oct | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,400 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,281 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,187 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,050 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,026 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,010 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,007 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,010 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,004 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,050 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,050 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,050 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,050 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,065 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,080 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,072 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,060 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,033 |
| 19 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 14 Jul | ₹1,905 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,901 |
| 10 Jul | ₹1,910 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,903 |
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
The headline Maize rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Oct 2026, Maize traded at this rate in Rura 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.