Based on what the markets reported on 18 Sep 2026, Banthara APMC stood at the front of the pack for Maize, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,713 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What's Behind Today's Maize Price
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,713
- Lowest Price Today₹8,713
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,713
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityMaize (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Maize is about 179.9% above the period average, sitting just 0.5% 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
Here's how Maize rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Banthara APMC Leader | ₹8,713 |
| 2 Barabanki APMC | ₹8,677 |
| 3 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 6 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 7 Pusapatirega APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 8 Agra APMC | ₹4,370 |
| 9 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 11 Arasikere APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 12 Kallakurichi APMC | ₹2,840 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Maize.
That ₹5,873 (206.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Maize fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Maize prices at Banthara APMC ranged between ₹1,900 and ₹8,757, with the average around ₹3,113. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹8,713 | ₹8,713 | ₹8,713 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,750 | ₹2,750 | ₹2,750 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,757 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,235 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,688 | ₹8,688 | ₹8,688 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,332 | ₹4,332 | ₹4,332 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹4,304 | ₹4,304 | ₹4,304 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 06 Jul | ₹4,321 | ₹4,321 | ₹4,321 |
| 04 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 03 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Maize yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
To sum up, Banthara APMC led Maize on 18 Sep 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.