Checking the day's mandi numbers for 20 Oct 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Kayamganj APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Maize Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,200
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Maize is about 6.8% above the period average, sitting just 7.6% 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
The table below lines up Maize rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kayamganj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lucknow APMC Leader | ₹6,580 |
| 2 Barshi(Vairag) APMC | ₹3,051 |
| 3 APMC Pune APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 4 APMC Karmala APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 5 Omchatinya Multi State Agro Purpose Co-Op Society, Dist Ahilyanagar APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 6 Lasalgaon(Vinchur) APMC | ₹2,751 |
| 7 Shahjahanpur APMC | ₹2,705 |
| 8 Chandausi APMC | ₹2,650 |
| 9 Karjat(Rashin) APMC | ₹2,550 |
| 10 Pandhurna APMC | ₹2,532 |
| 11 Mandla APMC | ₹2,510 |
| 12 Ujhani APMC | ₹2,505 |
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.
At ₹4,075 (162.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Maize matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Maize prices at Kayamganj APMC ranged between ₹1,950 and ₹2,380, with the average around ₹2,060. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,350 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,204 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,250 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,211 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,250 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,211 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,250 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,217 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,250 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,207 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,229 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,233 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,205 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,226 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,240 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,207 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Maize rate at Kayamganj APMC on 20 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.