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Maize — Check Price by State Today
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Maize Price Todayacross India
Maize rate today in Fazilka is ₹1985 per quintal (₹19.85 per kg). This is the live Maize mandi bhav sourced from APMC markets — updated daily from the Government of India's Open Data Platform and eNAM (National Agriculture Market). Looking for Maize price today per kg or Maize ka bhav aaj? Today's rate of ₹19.85/kg is derived from the official modal (most-traded) price of ₹1985/quintal.
The modal price is the most-frequently-traded rate at each mandi — the most reliable reference for farmers and traders. The min and max prices reflect the daily trading range. Retail prices in your local market are typically 10–25% higher due to transportation, arhat (commission) and handling charges.
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About Maize (Makka/Corn) — India's Third-Largest Food Grain
India produces 33–36 million tonnes of maize annually, primarily as a Kharif crop (June–October). Maize is used for animal feed (60%), poultry feed, starch, ethanol, and food (corn flour, popcorn, cornflakes). India is a major maize exporter to Bangladesh, Nepal, Vietnam, and South Korea.
Major producing states: Karnataka (21%), Madhya Pradesh (14%), Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh. The Davangere-Haveri belt in Karnataka is India's "Maize Belt". Bihar is the largest winter-maize producer.
Price drivers: Poultry and animal feed demand, ethanol blending policy, export demand, and kharif arrivals. Maize MSP for 2024-25 is ₹2,090/quintal. Prices often track global corn prices due to India's export-import dynamics.