Question 1

What is the current average price of Maize in Karnataka?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Maize in Karnataka is currently ₹2,480 per quintal (₹24.80/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 ₹1,000 per quintal in Chickkaballapura 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 ₹7,000 per quintal in Bengaluru Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Maize prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 74 Mandis in Karnataka 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 Karnataka, 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 ₹2,480, 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 Karnataka 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
Chikkaballapur	2	₹1,000	₹2,800	₹1,508
Mysore	3	₹1,800	₹2,800	₹2,241
Chamrajnagar	2	₹1,900	₹2,640	₹2,301
Dharwad	4	₹2,000	₹2,500	₹2,344
Shimoga	4	₹1,500	₹3,450	₹2,365
Belgaum	7	₹1,950	₹2,730	₹2,379
Gadag	5	₹1,800	₹2,635	₹2,380
Koppal	5	₹2,000	₹2,740	₹2,391
Haveri	7	₹1,900	₹2,800	₹2,393
Hassan	4	₹1,800	₹2,800	₹2,403
Mandya	2	₹2,200	₹2,650	₹2,410
Bijapur (Karnataka)	2	₹2,000	₹3,113	₹2,416
Tumkur	2	₹2,000	₹2,900	₹2,442
Bagalkot	5	₹1,849	₹2,800	₹2,471
Uttara Kannada	3	₹2,000	₹2,580	₹2,471
Bellary	3	₹2,250	₹2,686	₹2,496
Bangalore Rural	2	₹2,020	₹2,700	₹2,497
Raichur	1	₹2,300	₹2,750	₹2,525
Chitradurga	4	₹1,610	₹3,700	₹2,543
Davanagere	5	₹1,855	₹5,200	₹2,588
Kolar	1	₹2,838	₹3,500	₹3,000
Bangalore	1	₹2,700	₹7,000	₹4,443

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
MaizeLocal	Honnali	Davanagere, Karnataka	₹1900	₹2815	₹2130	2026-08-14
MaizeLocal	Shikaripura	Shimoga, Karnataka	₹2280	₹2600	₹2343	2026-08-14
MaizeHybrid/Local	Bagalkot	Bagalkot, Karnataka	₹2300	₹2409	₹2390	2026-08-14
MaizeHybrid/Local	Haliyala	Uttara Kannada, Karnataka	₹2580	₹2580	₹2580	2026-08-14
MaizeHybrid/Local	Vijayapura	Bijapur (Karnataka), Karnataka	₹2295	₹2295	₹2295	2026-08-14
MaizePopcorn	Bengaluru	Bangalore, Karnataka	₹5000	₹6000	₹5500	2026-08-14
MaizeLocal	Ranebennur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹2500	₹2670	₹2585	2026-08-14
MaizeHybrid/Local	Harihara	Davanagere, Karnataka	₹2400	₹2400	₹2400	2026-08-14
MaizeYellow	Holalkere	Chitradurga, Karnataka	₹2000	₹2000	₹2000	2026-08-14
MaizeLocal	Davangere	Davanagere, Karnataka	₹2490	₹2600	₹2585	2026-08-14
MaizePopcorn	Davangere	Davanagere, Karnataka	₹4025	₹4025	₹4025	2026-08-14
MaizeLocal	Hanagal	Haveri, Karnataka	₹2400	₹2400	₹2400	2026-08-14
MaizeLocal	Gadag	Gadag, Karnataka	₹2424	₹2424	₹2424	2026-08-14
MaizeHybrid/Local	Kudchi	Belgaum, Karnataka	₹2540	₹2590	₹2580	2026-08-14
MaizeLocal	Ballari	Bellary, Karnataka	₹2369	₹2539	₹2455	2026-08-14
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