Looking at how the yards traded on 16 Oct 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,592 per quintal in Harihara APMC. See where this sits in the day's Maize range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Maize Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,620
- Lowest Price Today₹2,565
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,592
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Hybrid/Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Maize is about 4.3% above the period average, sitting just 4.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Maize rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 HarappanaHalli APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 Tanduru APMC | ₹5,002 |
| 3 Hungund APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 6 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 7 Kosgi APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 8 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 9 Beawar APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 10 Bijaynagar APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹2,925 |
| 12 Nekkonda APMC | ₹2,880 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹2,620 (91.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Maize prices at Harihara APMC ranged between ₹2,100 and ₹2,700, with the average around ₹2,486. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹2,620 | ₹2,565 | ₹2,592 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,620 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,560 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,520 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,310 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,555 | ₹2,555 | ₹2,555 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,632 | ₹2,625 | ₹2,628 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,630 | ₹2,615 | ₹2,622 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,530 | ₹2,530 | ₹2,530 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Maize rate at Harihara APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.