In the latest market update for 18 Oct 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹1,700 per quintal in Garoth APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Maize markets.
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₹2,301
- Lowest Price Today₹1,603
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Local)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Maize is about 21.8% below the period average, sitting just 28.6% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
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 Jasvantnagar APMC Leader | ₹3,580 |
| 2 Nawabpet APMC | ₹2,942 |
| 3 APMC Phaltan APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 4 H.B. Halli APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 5 Ranebennur APMC | ₹2,694 |
| 6 Kustagi APMC | ₹2,681 |
| 7 Shahjahanpur APMC | ₹2,676 |
| 8 Omchatinya Multi State Agro Purpose Co-Op Society, Dist Ahilyanagar APMC | ₹2,650 |
| 9 Wanaparthy town APMC | ₹2,639 |
| 10 Ujhani APMC | ₹2,553 |
| 11 Mandla APMC | ₹2,510 |
| 12 Anjad APMC | ₹2,500 |
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 ₹1,080 (43.2%) 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 This Week Trend
Over the past week, Maize prices at Garoth APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹2,381, with the average around ₹2,174. 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 | ₹2,301 | ₹1,603 | ₹1,700 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,380 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,831 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,311 | ₹1,695 | ₹2,311 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹1,741 | ₹2,300 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,346 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,346 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,381 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,381 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,350 | ₹2,275 | ₹2,350 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Maize rate at Garoth APMC on 18 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.