In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Oct 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,900 per quintal in APMC Phaltan APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put APMC Phaltan APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,200
- Lowest Price Today₹2,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Yellow)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Maize rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Maize is about 0.0% above the period average, sitting just 9.4% 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
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 Jasvantnagar APMC Leader | ₹3,580 |
| 2 Nawabpet APMC | ₹2,942 |
| 3 APMC Phaltan APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 4 H.B. Halli APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 5 Ranebennur APMC | ₹2,694 |
| 6 Kustagi APMC | ₹2,681 |
| 7 Shahjahanpur APMC | ₹2,676 |
| 8 Omchatinya Multi State Agro Purpose Co-Op Society, Dist Ahilyanagar APMC | ₹2,650 |
| 9 Wanaparthy town APMC | ₹2,639 |
| 10 Ujhani APMC | ₹2,562 |
| 11 Mandla APMC | ₹2,510 |
| 12 Sironj APMC | ₹2,500 |
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.
The ₹1,080 (43.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05Today's Price Snapshot
Over the today, Maize prices at APMC Phaltan APMC ranged between ₹2,700 and ₹3,200, with the average around ₹2,900. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Maize, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
To sum up, this was the Maize rate at APMC Phaltan APMC on 18 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.