What is the current average price of Maize in Karnataka?

The average wholesale price of Maize in Karnataka is currently ₹1,893 per quintal (₹18.93/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Where is the lowest price for Maize available?

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Maize is ₹1,000 per quintal in Chitradurga Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Where is the most expensive Maize being sold?

The highest market rate for Maize is recorded at ₹4,150 per quintal in Chickkaballapura Mandi.

How many markets are reporting Maize prices today?

We have received active price updates from 51 Mandis in Karnataka today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

What factors influence Maize prices?

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

Is it a good time to buy Maize?

If prices are trending below the average of ₹1,893, it might be a good time to buy. However, checking the 7-day trend in your local mandi is recommended before making bulk purchases.

How differs the retail price from the Mandi rate?

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.

Which districts in Karnataka have the best Maize rates?

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

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Maize Mandi Prices Today in Karnataka

Detailed market rates and daily fluctuations.

Commodity

State

District

Market

State Market Insights

Updated: 3 February 2026

In Karnataka, the average wholesale price for Maize is currently ₹1,893/quintal.

District-wise analysis shows that Raichur offers the most competitive rates (Avg: ₹1,547), whereas Kolar has higher average prices around ₹2,401.

Trading is active across 51 Mandis in the state, with prices ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹4,150.

Retail Price Estimate

Estimated Retail Price (per kg)

₹22 - ₹24/ kg

Estimated for Karnataka based on state-wide wholesale averages.

State Wholesale Rate:₹18.93 / kg

Maize Prices in Karnataka Districts

Compare Maize rates across districts of Karnataka.

District	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Raichur	2	₹1,319	₹1,900	₹1,547
Mysore	2	₹1,500	₹2,030	₹1,768
Gulbarga	1	₹1,700	₹1,900	₹1,800
Uttara Kannada	1	₹1,700	₹1,900	₹1,809
Bellary	1	₹1,129	₹2,120	₹1,850
Haveri	1	₹1,700	₹2,000	₹1,852
Davanagere	5	₹1,216	₹2,100	₹1,862
Dharwad	4	₹1,110	₹2,315	₹1,869
Chikmagalur	1	₹1,800	₹1,930	₹1,885
Bagalkot	1	₹1,410	₹1,950	₹1,887
Chitradurga	3	₹1,000	₹2,050	₹1,896
Kodagu	1	₹1,900	₹1,900	₹1,900
Bangalore	1	₹1,910	₹1,935	₹1,910
Shimoga	3	₹1,700	₹2,100	₹1,913
Belgaum	6	₹1,700	₹2,110	₹1,921
Hassan	1	₹1,900	₹2,120	₹1,938
Chamrajnagar	1	₹2,000	₹2,100	₹2,005
Mandya	1	₹2,000	₹2,150	₹2,075
Tumkur	2	₹1,850	₹2,570	₹2,155
Kolar	4	₹1,800	₹4,150	₹2,401

Maize Prices List in Karnataka

Recent market rates and arrivals.

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
MaizeHybrid/Local	Kudchi	Belgaum, Karnataka	₹1790	₹1890	₹1850	2026-02-03
MaizeHybrid/Local	Haliyala	Uttara Kannada, Karnataka	₹1750	₹1800	₹1800	2026-02-03
MaizeLocal	Channagiri	Davanagere, Karnataka	₹1800	₹1900	₹1820	2026-02-02
MaizeLocal	Honnali	Davanagere, Karnataka	₹1800	₹2000	₹1842	2026-02-02
MaizeHybrid/Local	Kudchi	Belgaum, Karnataka	₹1780	₹1890	₹1830	2026-02-02
MaizeHybrid/Local	Haliyala	Uttara Kannada, Karnataka	₹1800	₹1860	₹1800	2026-02-02
MaizeHybrid/Local	Bagalakot	Bagalkot, Karnataka	₹1740	₹1907	₹1850	2026-01-31
MaizeHybrid/Local	Kottur	Bellary, Karnataka	₹1286	₹1865	₹1777	2026-01-31
MaizeLocal	Gundlupet	Chamrajnagar, Karnataka	₹2000	₹2000	₹2000	2026-01-31
MaizeYellow	Holalkere	Chitradurga, Karnataka	₹1800	₹1850	₹1840	2026-01-31