As the 17 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Maize was quoted at ₹2,400 per quintal in Itarsi APMC. This is one of several Maize rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What Put Itarsi APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,550
- Lowest Price Today₹1,360
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Local)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Maize about 11.1% above the period average, and just 8.6% 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 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hungund APMC Leader | ₹5,000 |
| 2 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Malpura APMC | ₹4,125 |
| 5 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 6 Jasvantnagar APMC | ₹3,570 |
| 7 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 8 Sangli(Miraj) APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 9 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 10 Dharur APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 11 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli 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.
That ₹2,104 (72.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Maize fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Itarsi APMC ranged between ₹1,100 and ₹2,625, with the average around ₹2,160. 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 | ₹2,550 | ₹1,360 | ₹2,400 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,625 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,576 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,561 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,491 | ₹1,505 | ₹2,395 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,501 | ₹1,678 | ₹2,501 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,280 | ₹2,280 | ₹2,280 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,411 | ₹2,405 | ₹2,411 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,260 | ₹2,260 | ₹2,260 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,275 | ₹2,275 | ₹2,275 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,415 | ₹2,380 | ₹2,415 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,400 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,425 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,501 | ₹2,501 | ₹2,501 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,125 | ₹2,125 | ₹2,125 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,125 | ₹2,125 | ₹2,125 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,440 | ₹2,435 | ₹2,440 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Maize was priced at this level in Itarsi APMC on 17 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.