Question 1

What is the current average price of Maize in Bihar?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Maize in Bihar is currently ₹1,354 per quintal (₹13.54/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Maize available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Maize is ₹425 per quintal in Begusarai Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Maize being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Maize is recorded at ₹17,000 per quintal in Supaul Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Maize prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 31 Mandis in Bihar today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Maize prices?

Accepted Answer

Key factors include daily arrivals (supply), seasonal demand, rainfall conditions in Bihar, and transportation costs. Festival seasons also typically see a rise in demand and prices.

Question 6

Is it a good time to buy Maize?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹1,354, it might be a good time to buy. However, checking the 7-day trend in your local mandi is recommended before making bulk purchases.

Question 7

How differs the retail price from the Mandi rate?

Accepted Answer

The Mandi rate is the wholesale auction price. Retail prices in shops are usually 20-30% higher to cover sorting, cleaning, transport, and retailer margins.

Question 8

Which districts in Bihar have the best Maize rates?

Accepted Answer

Refer to the "District-wise Price Summary" table above to compare rates. Typically, districts with higher production volumes offer more competitive wholesale rates.

District	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Begusarai	1	₹425	₹590	₹493
Araria	2	₹450	₹750	₹559
Darbhanga	1	₹500	₹700	₹575
Lakhisarai	1	₹580	₹750	₹635
Khagaria	1	₹550	₹800	₹650
Patna	3	₹500	₹1,400	₹685
West Champaran	1	₹675	₹725	₹698
Rohtas	1	₹700	₹800	₹750
Saran	1	₹865	₹865	₹865
Madhepura	2	₹450	₹1,450	₹950
Saharsa	1	₹500	₹1,525	₹1,013
Nawada	1	₹1,020	₹1,050	₹1,030
Buxar	1	₹900	₹1,500	₹1,100
Muzaffarpur	1	₹470	₹2,600	₹1,108
Gopalganj	1	₹1,200	₹1,500	₹1,300
Vaishali	1	₹1,425	₹1,455	₹1,440
Purnea	2	₹780	₹2,250	₹1,630
Kishanganj	2	₹1,400	₹2,200	₹1,775
Sheikhpura	1	₹1,750	₹1,850	₹1,800
Samastipur	1	₹1,800	₹2,300	₹2,075
Bhagalpur	1	₹1,900	₹2,600	₹2,150
Gaya	1	₹2,200	₹2,800	₹2,400
Arwal	1	₹1,800	₹4,700	₹3,180
Supaul	2	₹620	₹17,000	₹7,820

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
MaizeDeshi Red	Saidpurhat	Samastipur, Bihar	₹1800	₹1900	₹1850	2023-04-22
MaizeDeshi Red	Saidpurhat	Samastipur, Bihar	₹1900	₹2000	₹1950	2023-04-18
MaizeDeshi Red	Saidpurhat	Samastipur, Bihar	₹2100	₹2200	₹2150	2023-04-11
MaizeDeshi Red	Saidpurhat	Samastipur, Bihar	₹2200	₹2300	₹2250	2023-04-08
MaizeDeshi Red	Saidpurhat	Samastipur, Bihar	₹2100	₹2200	₹2150	2023-04-04
MaizeDeshi Red	Saidpurhat	Samastipur, Bihar	₹2000	₹2100	₹2100	2023-04-01
MaizeHybrid	Muzaffarpur	Muzaffarpur, Bihar	₹2200	₹2600	₹2400	2023-01-30
MaizeDeshi Red	Brahmpur	Buxar, Bihar	₹900	₹1500	₹1100	2022-10-26
MaizeDeshi White	Muzaffarpur	Muzaffarpur, Bihar	₹1630	₹2200	₹1800	2022-10-26
MaizeDeshi Red	Bahadurganj	Kishanganj, Bihar	₹2000	₹2200	₹2100	2022-10-10
MaizeLocal	Arwal	Arwal, Bihar	₹3500	₹4700	₹4500	2022-10-08
MaizeDeshi Red	Gaya	Gaya, Bihar	₹2200	₹2800	₹2400	2022-07-27
MaizeDeshi Red	Gulabbagh	Purnea, Bihar	₹2100	₹2250	₹2200	2022-07-04
MaizeDeshi Red	Kaswa	Purnea, Bihar	₹1700	₹2000	₹1900	2022-05-20
MaizeDeshi Red	Shekhpura	Sheikhpura, Bihar	₹1750	₹1850	₹1800	2022-03-25
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