In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Oct 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,681 per quintal in Kustagi APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
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₹2,730
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,681
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Hybrid/Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Maize rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Maize about 9.7% above the period average, and just 4.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Maize rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kustagi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 H.B. Halli APMC Leader | ₹2,750 |
| 2 Ranebennur APMC | ₹2,694 |
| 3 Kustagi APMC | ₹2,681 |
| 4 Wanaparthy town APMC | ₹2,639 |
| 5 Karhi APMC | ₹2,510 |
| 6 Mandla APMC | ₹2,510 |
| 7 Jangipur APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 8 Rompicherla APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 9 Amarwda APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Anjad APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Ujhani APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Addanki APMC | ₹2,450 |
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.
At ₹300 (12.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Maize matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Kustagi APMC ranged between ₹1,900 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹2,445. 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 | ₹2,730 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,681 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,521 | ₹2,651 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,660 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,582 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,548 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,655 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,680 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,721 | ₹2,535 | ₹2,630 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,705 | ₹2,610 | ₹2,689 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,740 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,713 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,781 | ₹2,651 | ₹2,717 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,605 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,517 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,596 |
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
For Maize, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Maize was priced at this level in Kustagi APMC on 18 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.