Maize (Corn) in Punjab: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Punjab produced 3,50,011 tonnes of Maize (Corn) from 81,600 ha (average yield 4,289 kg/ha) - #16 among states and 1% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -10% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 1,06,800 | 3,88,000 | 3,633 |
| 2020-21 | 99,800 | 3,68,600 | 3,693 |
| 2021-22 | 1,04,500 | 4,11,600 | 3,939 |
| 2022-23 | 90,300 | 4,01,800 | 4,450 |
| 2023-24 | 90,000 | 3,45,680 | 3,841 |
| 2024-25 | 81,600 | 3,50,011 | 4,289 |
Top Maize (Corn)-Producing Districts in Punjab (2024-25)
- Hoshiarpur: 1,56,641 tonnes (45%), yield 3,765 kg/ha
- Rupnagar: 1,12,352 tonnes (32%), yield 5,535 kg/ha
- Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar: 26,020 tonnes (7%), yield 4,819 kg/ha
- Pathankot: 19,880 tonnes (6%), yield 3,313 kg/ha
- Jalandhar: 16,310 tonnes (5%), yield 4,077 kg/ha
Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt of India (final estimates), via UPAg. State figures are the sum of district estimates.
Maize (Corn) Cultivation in Punjab
Punjab is among the states that grow Maize (Corn). Maize (Corn) (मक्का) here is a cereal crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) season (Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Punjab's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Maize (Corn) MSP & Procurement in Punjab
The Minimum Support Price for Maize (Corn) is ₹2,410/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Maize (Corn) at MSP in Punjab during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,410. Today's market modal price of ₹2,299 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Maize (Corn) in Punjab
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Amritsar Grain Market, Ludhiana APMC, Bathinda Mandi, Patiala Mandi, Moga Mandi. Compare rates across 2-3 mandis the same day, grade and clean your produce for 15-20% higher bids, and register on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Punjab. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Punjab Maize (Corn) Farmers
Punjab Maize (Corn) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.