In the price report dated 18 Oct 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,551 per quintal in Chhpara APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Chhpara APMC on Top Today
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₹2,551
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,551
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Local)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 14.7% above the period average and right at 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
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 Nawabpet APMC Leader | ₹2,942 |
| 2 APMC Phaltan APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 3 H.B. Halli APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 4 Ranebennur APMC | ₹2,694 |
| 5 Kustagi APMC | ₹2,681 |
| 6 Omchatinya Multi State Agro Purpose Co-Op Society, Dist Ahilyanagar APMC | ₹2,650 |
| 7 Wanaparthy town APMC | ₹2,639 |
| 8 Bilsi APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 9 Ujhani APMC | ₹2,562 |
| 10 Chhpara APMC | ₹2,551 |
| 11 Mandla APMC | ₹2,510 |
| 12 Amarwda APMC | ₹2,500 |
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.
The ₹442 (17.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Maize prices at Chhpara APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹2,551, with the average around ₹2,224. 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 | ₹2,551 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,551 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,460 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,100 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,420 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,415 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,481 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,481 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,380 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,300 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,430 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,425 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,250 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,055 | ₹2,005 | ₹2,015 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,030 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,030 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,010 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 25 Jun | ₹2,250 | ₹2,245 | ₹2,250 |
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
Going to the top Maize market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
Net-net, Chhpara APMC posted this Maize rate on 18 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.