Turning to the 14 Oct 2026 APMC board, Maize was quoted at ₹2,195 per quintal in Paatan APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Maize Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,195
- Lowest Price Today₹2,195
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,195
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Local)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Maize about 21.7% above the period average, and just 13.2% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Maize rates stacked up across reporting markets on 14 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lucknow APMC Leader | ₹7,854 |
| 2 Tanduru APMC | ₹5,202 |
| 3 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 6 Aligarh APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 7 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 8 Bijaynagar APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Soyatkalan APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 10 Kesamudram APMC | ₹2,869 |
| 11 Sankarapuram RM APMC | ₹2,811 |
| 12 Shivpuri APMC | ₹2,800 |
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.
A spread of ₹5,054 (180.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Maize prices at Paatan APMC ranged between ₹1,210 and ₹2,530, with the average around ₹1,803. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹2,195 | ₹2,195 | ₹2,195 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,530 | ₹1,660 | ₹2,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,430 | ₹2,430 | ₹2,430 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,560 | ₹1,345 | ₹1,560 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,580 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,425 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,495 | ₹1,380 | ₹1,495 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,100 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,301 | ₹1,305 | ₹1,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,860 | ₹1,860 | ₹1,860 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,505 | ₹1,210 | ₹1,505 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,390 | ₹1,390 | ₹1,390 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,685 | ₹1,685 | ₹1,685 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,905 | ₹1,905 | ₹1,905 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,195 | ₹2,195 | ₹2,195 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
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
The takeaway: Paatan APMC reported Maize at this level on 14 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.