In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Oct 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,800 per quintal in Jafarganj APMC. See where this sits in the day's Maize range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Maize Price
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₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Other)
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 13.8% 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
Here's how Maize rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ghaziabad APMC Leader | ₹11,718 |
| 2 Lucknow APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 3 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 6 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 7 Malpura APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 8 Khurja APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 9 Beawar APMC | ₹3,150 |
| 10 Rajula APMC | ₹2,987 |
| 11 DADRI APMC | ₹2,901 |
| 12 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹2,900 |
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 ₹8,818 (304.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Jafarganj APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹2,460. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,735 | ₹2,735 | ₹2,735 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,660 | ₹2,660 | ₹2,660 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,720 | ₹2,680 | ₹2,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,680 | ₹2,680 | ₹2,680 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,680 | ₹2,680 | ₹2,680 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,680 | ₹2,680 | ₹2,680 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,660 | ₹2,660 | ₹2,660 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,680 | ₹2,560 | ₹2,622 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,665 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,659 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,660 | ₹2,660 | ₹2,660 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,660 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,497 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,650 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,265 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 |
| 04 Sep | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,630 | ₹2,610 | ₹2,621 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,630 | ₹2,630 | ₹2,630 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,610 | ₹2,610 | ₹2,610 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Jafarganj APMC posted this Maize rate on 21 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.