In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Oct 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,400 per quintal in Ashta APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Maize today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Maize Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,400
- Lowest Price Today₹2,396
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Local)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Maize is about 14.0% above the period average, sitting just 8.4% 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
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 Bengaluru APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 HarappanaHalli APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 3 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Malpura APMC | ₹4,125 |
| 6 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 7 Sangli(Miraj) APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 9 Mahbubnagar APMC | ₹2,896 |
| 10 Bagalkot APMC | ₹2,854 |
| 11 Nagarkurnool APMC | ₹2,833 |
| 12 APMC Pune APMC | ₹2,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Maize.
That ₹3,950 (141.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Maize fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Ashta APMC ranged between ₹1,100 and ₹2,621, with the average around ₹2,106. 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 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,396 | ₹2,400 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,621 | ₹1,730 | ₹1,901 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,410 | ₹1,416 | ₹2,300 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,390 | ₹1,470 | ₹2,280 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,301 | ₹1,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,415 | ₹1,210 | ₹2,290 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,001 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,001 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,150 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,150 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,410 | ₹2,410 | ₹2,410 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,380 | ₹1,380 | ₹1,380 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,401 | ₹2,401 | ₹2,401 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,531 | ₹2,201 | ₹2,531 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,001 | ₹2,001 | ₹2,001 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,011 | ₹2,011 | ₹2,011 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,151 | ₹2,151 | ₹2,151 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,153 | ₹2,153 | ₹2,153 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,311 | ₹2,311 | ₹2,311 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,201 | ₹2,101 | ₹2,201 |
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
For Maize, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
To sum up, this was the Maize rate at Ashta APMC on 17 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.