From today's trading desk on 17 Oct 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,305 per quintal in Farukhabad APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Maize Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,370
- Lowest Price Today₹2,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,305
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Maize is about 9.0% above the period average — just 4.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Maize rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hungund APMC Leader | ₹5,000 |
| 2 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Malpura APMC | ₹4,125 |
| 5 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 6 Jasvantnagar APMC | ₹3,570 |
| 7 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 8 Sangli(Miraj) APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 9 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 10 Dharur APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 11 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 12 Mahbubnagar APMC | ₹2,896 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Maize.
A spread of ₹2,104 (72.7%) 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Maize prices at Farukhabad APMC ranged between ₹1,925 and ₹2,413, with the average around ₹2,116. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹2,370 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,305 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,413 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,335 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,350 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,310 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,340 | ₹2,325 | ₹2,336 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,325 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,307 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,310 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,301 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,320 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,308 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,310 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,301 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,320 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,303 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Maize changed hands at this rate in Farukhabad APMC on 17 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.