In the price report dated 16 Oct 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,700 per quintal in APMC Karmala APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
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₹2,852
- Lowest Price Today₹2,601
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Other)
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 7.8% above the period average and just 5.3% 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
Here's how Maize rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ghaziabad APMC Leader | ₹11,400 |
| 2 HarappanaHalli APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 3 Tanduru APMC | ₹5,002 |
| 4 Hungund APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 6 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 7 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 8 Kosgi APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 9 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 10 Beawar APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 11 Jasvantnagar APMC | ₹3,560 |
| 12 Bijaynagar APMC | ₹3,000 |
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 ₹8,400 (280.0%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Maize prices at APMC Karmala APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹2,852, with the average around ₹2,504. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹2,852 | ₹2,601 | ₹2,700 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,770 | ₹2,451 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,750 | ₹2,611 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,740 | ₹2,451 | ₹2,730 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,731 | ₹2,466 | ₹2,675 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,499 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,499 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,601 | ₹2,451 | ₹2,451 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,411 | ₹2,411 | ₹2,411 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,301 | ₹2,301 | ₹2,301 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,426 | ₹2,426 | ₹2,426 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 |
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
The headline Maize rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
Net-net, APMC Karmala APMC posted this Maize rate on 16 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.