Checking the day's mandi numbers for 16 Oct 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹1,751 per quintal in Dewas APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Maize Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,510
- Lowest Price Today₹1,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,751
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Local)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Maize is about 23.9% below the period average — just 35.1% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Maize rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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.
That ₹2,620 (91.0%) 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 Dewas APMC ranged between ₹681 and ₹2,700, with the average around ₹2,301. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹2,510 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,751 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,433 | ₹1,551 | ₹1,701 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,641 | ₹1,491 | ₹1,900 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,530 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,100 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,446 | ₹1,550 | ₹2,350 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,426 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,426 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,326 | ₹2,131 | ₹2,326 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,381 | ₹2,180 | ₹2,381 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,826 | ₹1,699 | ₹1,826 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,545 | ₹2,321 | ₹2,545 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,571 | ₹2,320 | ₹2,571 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,507 | ₹2,199 | ₹2,507 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,520 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,520 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,601 | ₹2,460 | ₹2,601 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,601 | ₹2,459 | ₹2,601 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,486 | ₹2,486 | ₹2,486 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,389 | ₹1,899 | ₹2,389 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,651 | ₹2,320 | ₹2,651 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Maize yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In short, Maize changed hands at this rate in Dewas APMC on 16 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.