In the price report dated 17 Oct 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,428 per quintal in Dhar APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Dhar APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,495
- Lowest Price Today₹1,834
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,428
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 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.
Today's rate is about 15.4% above the period average and just 3.8% 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
The table below lines up Maize rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Dhar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bengaluru APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 HarappanaHalli APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 3 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Malpura APMC | ₹4,125 |
| 6 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 7 Sangli(Miraj) APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 9 Dharur APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 10 Mahbubnagar APMC | ₹2,896 |
| 11 Nekkonda APMC | ₹2,887 |
| 12 Bagalkot APMC | ₹2,854 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Maize.
A spread of ₹3,896 (136.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Dhar APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹2,525, with the average around ₹2,104. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹2,495 | ₹1,834 | ₹2,428 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,525 | ₹1,630 | ₹2,300 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,404 | ₹1,522 | ₹2,302 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,452 | ₹1,652 | ₹1,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,402 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,452 | ₹1,542 | ₹2,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,305 | ₹2,140 | ₹2,305 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,195 | ₹2,180 | ₹2,195 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,835 | ₹1,835 | ₹1,835 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,150 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,150 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,015 | ₹2,015 | ₹2,015 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,345 | ₹1,980 | ₹2,345 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,370 | ₹2,305 | ₹2,370 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,904 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,904 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,875 | ₹1,875 | ₹1,875 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,985 | ₹1,985 | ₹1,985 |
| 29 Aug | ₹1,905 | ₹1,905 | ₹1,905 |
| 24 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,330 | ₹2,190 | ₹2,330 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,255 | ₹2,255 | ₹2,255 |
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 day's best Maize rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
Net-net, Dhar APMC posted this Maize rate on 17 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.