With the 12 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Maize was quoted at ₹2,465 per quintal in Ratlam APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Maize markets in the table that follows.
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₹2,465
- Lowest Price Today₹1,992
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,465
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Maize rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Maize about 4.1% above the period average, and just 9.1% 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
The table below lines up Maize rates across the markets that reported on 12 Oct 2026, so you can see where Ratlam APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Doddaballapur APMC Leader | ₹5,800 |
| 2 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Todaraisingh APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 6 Beawar APMC | ₹3,350 |
| 7 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 8 Malpura APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 9 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 10 Vellore APMC | ₹2,909 |
| 11 Bijaynagar APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Sangli(Miraj) APMC | ₹2,775 |
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 ₹3,025 (109.0%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Maize prices at Ratlam APMC ranged between ₹1,881 and ₹2,711, with the average around ₹2,367. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹2,465 | ₹1,992 | ₹2,465 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,420 | ₹2,420 | ₹2,420 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,291 | ₹2,300 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,235 | ₹2,235 | ₹2,235 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,412 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,412 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,431 | ₹2,301 | ₹2,431 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,584 | ₹2,578 | ₹2,584 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,650 | ₹2,601 | ₹2,650 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,711 | ₹2,711 | ₹2,711 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,456 | ₹2,399 | ₹2,456 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,381 | ₹2,311 | ₹2,381 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,330 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,330 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,221 | ₹2,221 | ₹2,221 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,354 | ₹2,354 | ₹2,354 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,330 | ₹2,330 | ₹2,330 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,199 | ₹2,199 | ₹2,199 |
| 02 Jul | ₹2,266 | ₹2,266 | ₹2,266 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Maize today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
The takeaway: Ratlam APMC reported Maize at this level on 12 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.