In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Oct 2026, APMC Pune APMC stood at the front of the pack for Maize, clocking the day's best rate at ₹2,800 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Maize today.
01What Put APMC Pune APMC on Top Today
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,900
- Lowest Price Today₹2,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Deshi Red)
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.
Today's rate is about 0.3% below the period average and just 6.7% short of 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 20 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Pune APMC Leader | ₹2,800 |
| 2 Lasalgaon(Vinchur) APMC | ₹2,751 |
| 3 Chhpara APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 4 Karjat(Rashin) APMC | ₹2,550 |
| 5 Pandhurna APMC | ₹2,532 |
| 6 Ujhani APMC | ₹2,530 |
| 7 Bilsi APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 8 Addanki APMC | ₹2,450 |
| 9 Etcherla APMC | ₹2,410 |
| 10 Gopalapuram APMC | ₹2,410 |
| 11 Keolari APMC | ₹2,401 |
| 12 Tiruvuru APMC | ₹2,400 |
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 ₹400 (16.7%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at APMC Pune APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,809. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 19 Oct | ₹2,900 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,850 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,900 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,900 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,900 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,850 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,950 | ₹2,750 | ₹2,850 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,950 | ₹2,750 | ₹2,850 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,950 | ₹2,750 | ₹2,850 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Oct 2026, APMC Pune APMC set the pace for Maize. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.