With the 19 Oct 2026 auctions now in, HarappanaHalli APMC stood at the front of the pack for Maize, clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,800 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What's Behind Today's Maize Price
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,800
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Popcorn)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Maize rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 59.7% above the period average and just 12.7% 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 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 HarappanaHalli APMC Leader | ₹4,800 |
| 2 Hiriyur APMC | ₹4,133 |
| 3 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 4 Santhesargur APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 5 Manvi APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 6 Doddaballapur APMC | ₹2,910 |
| 7 Sangli(Miraj) APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 8 Nekkonda APMC | ₹2,887 |
| 9 Vadali APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Karjat(Rashin) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Modasa APMC | ₹2,730 |
| 12 Kustagi APMC | ₹2,703 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Maize.
The ₹2,097 (77.6%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at HarappanaHalli APMC ranged between ₹1,610 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹3,006. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,702 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,539 |
| 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 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Maize, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 19 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.