Maize (Corn) in Telangana: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Telangana produced 33,92,106 tonnes of Maize (Corn) from 5,78,840 ha (average yield 5,860 kg/ha) - #5 among states and 8% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -7% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 6,43,253 | 36,43,686 | 5,664 |
| 2020-21 | 2,58,904 | 17,55,370 | 6,780 |
| 2021-22 | 5,17,926 | 30,08,035 | 5,808 |
| 2022-23 | 5,15,522 | 28,64,595 | 5,557 |
| 2023-24 | 4,90,000 | 27,78,688 | 5,671 |
| 2024-25 | 5,78,840 | 33,92,106 | 5,860 |
Top Maize (Corn)-Producing Districts in Telangana (2024-25)
- Nirmal: 3,59,095 tonnes (11%), yield 7,554 kg/ha
- Khammam: 3,55,658 tonnes (10%), yield 6,993 kg/ha
- Warangal: 2,99,231 tonnes (9%), yield 6,986 kg/ha
- Nagarkurnool: 2,83,358 tonnes (8%), yield 5,787 kg/ha
- Kamareddy: 2,26,467 tonnes (7%), yield 7,181 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 Telangana
Telangana is the 3rd-largest producer of Maize (Corn) in India. 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 Telangana's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Maize (Corn) MSP & Procurement in Telangana
The Minimum Support Price for Maize (Corn) is ₹2,410/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Maize (Corn) at MSP in Telangana during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,410. Today's market modal price of ₹2,400 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Maize (Corn) in Telangana
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Gaddiannaram APMC, Warangal APMC, Nizamabad Regulated Market, Karimnagar 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 Telangana. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Telangana Maize (Corn) Farmers
Telangana Maize (Corn) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.