In the mandi rate roundup for 17 Oct 2026, HarappanaHalli APMC stood at the front of the pack for Maize, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,300 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Maize Rate
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,300
- Lowest Price Today₹5,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Hybrid/Local)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Maize rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 74.1% above the period average and just 3.6% 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 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 HarappanaHalli APMC Leader | ₹5,300 |
| 2 Hungund APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 3 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 6 Sangli(Miraj) APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 7 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 8 Nagarkurnool APMC | ₹2,833 |
| 9 APMC Pune APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Athani APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 11 Honnali APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 12 Kustagi APMC | ₹2,651 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Maize.
That ₹2,649 (99.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Maize fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at HarappanaHalli APMC ranged between ₹1,610 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹3,044. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,550 | ₹2,006 | ₹2,430 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,550 | ₹1,610 | ₹2,228 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,763 | ₹2,132 | ₹2,646 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,810 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,725 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,680 | ₹2,680 | ₹2,680 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,680 | ₹2,655 | ₹2,655 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,660 | ₹2,660 | ₹2,660 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,625 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,620 | ₹2,630 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,545 | ₹2,540 | ₹2,542 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,580 | ₹2,580 |
| 05 Aug | ₹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
The headline Maize rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, HarappanaHalli APMC set the pace for Maize. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.