In the price report dated 18 Oct 2026, H.B. Halli APMC stood at the front of the pack for Maize, clocking the day's best rate at ₹2,750 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Maize board.
01What Put H.B. Halli APMC on Top Today
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,820
- Lowest Price Today₹2,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Hybrid/Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 19.8% above the period average and just 3.5% 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
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 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Maize.
That ₹300 (12.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Maize fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at H.B. Halli APMC ranged between ₹1,850 and ₹2,850, with the average around ₹2,295. 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 | ₹2,820 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,850 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,735 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,780 | ₹2,240 | ₹2,550 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,380 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,150 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,150 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,250 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,250 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,190 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,400 |
| 12 Jul | ₹2,450 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
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
When picking where to sell Maize, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Oct 2026, H.B. Halli 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.