Maize (Corn) Price Today in India - मक्का का आज का भाव

The current wholesale (modal) price of Maize (Corn) (मक्का) in India is ₹2,300 per quintal, unchanged from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹1,916 to a maximum of ₹2,616 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Maize (Corn) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.

Maize (Corn) is grown mainly in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar. It is a cereal crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) season - Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct).

Maize is India's third-largest cereal and the fastest-growing staple, driven by surging demand from poultry feed (60% of domestic use), starch, ethanol and corn oil industries. Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are the leading producing states, with double-cropping increasingly common.

Maize (Corn) MSP Kharif 2026-27 - ₹2,410/Quintal

The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Maize (Corn) is ₹2,410 per quintal for Kharif 2026-27, announced by the Government of India on the recommendation of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). MSP is the floor price - government procurement agencies are obligated to buy at this rate, so you should never sell your maize (corn) below ₹2,410/quintal. Today's market price of ₹2,300 is below MSP - consider selling to a government procurement centre at ₹2,410 instead of the open market. See the full Maize (Corn) MSP tracker with the year-on-year change and free alerts.

Why Maize (Corn) Prices Change

  • Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the maize (corn) harvest window helps you time sales.
  • Weather: Drought, floods, frost or unseasonal rain damage the crop and cut supply, pushing prices up; a bumper harvest pushes them down.
  • Government policy: MSP sets a price floor; export bans/permissions, buffer-stock release and import duty all move prices.
  • Demand: Festivals, processing-industry demand and export orders raise prices.
  • Grade & quality: Clean, dry, well-graded produce always fetches a premium over mixed lots.

How to Get the Best Price for Your Maize (Corn)

💡 Top tip: Register on eNAM (National Agriculture Market) to sell your maize (corn) directly to buyers across India - farmers typically get 10-15% better prices than the local mandi.
  1. Compare mandis: Check the state-wise rates above and visit 2-3 nearby mandis before selling - same-day rates can differ ₹100-500/quintal.
  2. Grade and clean your maize (corn) - graded produce fetches 15-20% higher bids.
  3. Time the market: Avoid selling at peak-arrival when prices bottom out. Use a warehouse and a Kisan Credit Card loan to store and sell in the lean season.
  4. Use government procurement at MSP (₹2,410) if the market price falls below it.

Popular Maize (Corn) Varieties in India

  • HQPM-1 (high-quality protein maize)
  • DK-9141 (popular hybrid)
  • PEHM-2 (Rajasthan/Gujarat)
  • Shaktiman-5 (UP/Bihar)
  • Pro-368 (South India)

Maize (Corn) Uses & End Markets

  • Poultry and animal feed (60% of usage)
  • Starch, glucose and dextrose manufacturing
  • Corn oil production
  • Ethanol/biofuel blending
  • Makki ki roti and local food uses

Grow Better Maize (Corn) - Inputs & Guidance

Higher quality means a higher price. For the best maize (corn) crop: choose a high-yield Maize (Corn) seed variety, base fertilizer on a soil health card, follow the right pest-control schedule, and irrigate efficiently with a subsidised drip system. See the crop calendar for the ideal sowing window.