In the latest market update for 17 Oct 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,105 per quintal in Gorakhpur APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Maize yards.
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₹2,110
- Lowest Price Today₹2,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,105
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Local)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Maize is about 7.8% above the period average — just 7.7% 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
This table ranks Maize rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Jasvantnagar APMC | ₹3,570 |
| 8 Sangli(Miraj) APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 9 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 10 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 11 Dharur APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 12 Mahbubnagar APMC | ₹2,896 |
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 ₹3,854 (133.1%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Maize prices at Gorakhpur APMC ranged between ₹1,700 and ₹2,280, with the average around ₹1,953. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹2,110 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,105 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,820 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,820 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,105 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,105 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,205 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,205 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,005 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,005 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,805 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,805 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,280 | ₹2,225 | ₹2,258 |
| 19 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 |
| 16 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 |
| 15 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 |
| 12 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 30 Jun | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 29 Jun | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Gorakhpur APMC logged this Maize rate on 17 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.