Going by the latest APMC figures for 12 Oct 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹1,600 per quintal in Harsood APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Maize Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,176
- Lowest Price Today₹1,451
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 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.
Today's rate is about 22.0% below the period average and just 33.4% 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
Here's how Maize rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Doddaballapur APMC Leader | ₹5,800 |
| 2 Hungund APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 3 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 6 Todaraisingh APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 7 Beawar APMC | ₹3,350 |
| 8 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 9 Malpura APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 10 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 11 Vellore APMC | ₹2,909 |
| 12 Bijaynagar APMC | ₹2,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹3,000 (107.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Maize matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Harsood APMC ranged between ₹1,451 and ₹2,401, with the average around ₹2,052. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹2,176 | ₹1,451 | ₹1,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,470 | ₹1,470 | ₹1,470 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,050 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,050 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,001 | ₹1,652 | ₹2,001 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,191 | ₹1,646 | ₹2,191 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,901 | ₹1,501 | ₹1,901 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,401 | ₹2,401 | ₹2,401 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,899 | ₹1,570 | ₹1,899 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,150 | ₹1,902 | ₹2,150 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,305 | ₹2,275 | ₹2,305 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,076 | ₹2,076 | ₹2,076 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,121 | ₹2,121 | ₹2,121 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,026 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,026 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,150 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,191 | ₹2,191 | ₹2,191 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,211 | ₹2,211 | ₹2,211 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,101 | ₹2,001 | ₹2,101 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,099 | ₹2,099 | ₹2,099 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,050 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,050 |
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
When picking where to sell Maize, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 12 Oct 2026, Maize traded at this rate in Harsood APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.