As the 18 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Maize was quoted at ₹1,850 per quintal in Gandhwani APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Maize yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Maize Rate
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₹2,400
- Lowest Price Today₹1,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,850
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 11.9% below the period average and just 28.9% 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 Mandla APMC | ₹2,510 |
| 6 Karhi APMC | ₹2,510 |
| 7 Amarwda APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 8 Anjad APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 9 Ujhani APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Jangipur APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Rompicherla 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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Gandhwani APMC ranged between ₹23 and ₹2,601, with the average around ₹2,099. 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 | ₹2,400 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,850 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,486 | ₹23 | ₹1,850 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,550 | ₹1,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,631 | ₹1,631 | ₹1,631 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,441 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,300 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,481 | ₹1,410 | ₹2,300 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,211 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,211 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,748 | ₹1,748 | ₹1,748 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹1,625 | ₹1,650 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,775 | ₹1,650 | ₹1,775 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,325 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,325 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,601 | ₹2,601 | ₹2,601 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹1,625 | ₹1,850 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,350 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,750 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,390 | ₹1,850 | ₹2,300 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,850 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,850 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Gandhwani APMC posted this Maize rate on 18 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.