Question 1

What is the current average price of Maize in Karnataka?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Maize in Karnataka is currently ₹1,726 per quintal (₹17.26/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 ₹400 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 ₹3,900 per quintal in Chickkaballapura Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Maize prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 82 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 ₹1,726, 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
Kolar	3	₹400	₹3,900	₹1,328
Dharwad	5	₹1,200	₹2,100	₹1,639
Haveri	7	₹1,450	₹1,950	₹1,646
Gadag	4	₹1,365	₹2,326	₹1,663
Davanagere	6	₹1,106	₹1,850	₹1,686
Bellary	4	₹1,259	₹1,966	₹1,696
Uttara Kannada	4	₹1,550	₹1,950	₹1,703
Koppal	3	₹1,600	₹1,900	₹1,712
Mysore	5	₹1,500	₹1,900	₹1,747
Chitradurga	6	₹800	₹2,800	₹1,753
Belgaum	7	₹1,350	₹2,400	₹1,759
Shimoga	4	₹1,500	₹2,025	₹1,764
Raichur	3	₹1,700	₹2,000	₹1,802
Bagalkot	6	₹1,500	₹3,400	₹1,805
Chikmagalur	2	₹1,750	₹1,880	₹1,826
Hassan	3	₹1,700	₹1,935	₹1,831
Chamrajnagar	2	₹1,650	₹2,100	₹1,863
Kodagu	1	₹1,900	₹1,900	₹1,900
Mandya	1	₹1,900	₹1,900	₹1,900
Tumkur	3	₹1,750	₹2,400	₹1,983
Bangalore	2	₹1,700	₹3,800	₹2,516

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
MaizeLocal	Hungund	Bagalkot, Karnataka	₹3400	₹3400	₹3400	2026-03-23
MaizeLocal	Channagiri	Davanagere, Karnataka	₹1630	₹1700	₹1677	2026-03-23
MaizeHybrid/Local	Harihara	Davanagere, Karnataka	₹1626	₹1643	₹1636	2026-03-23
MaizeLocal	Honnali	Davanagere, Karnataka	₹1600	₹1800	₹1765	2026-03-23
MaizeLocal	Hanagal	Haveri, Karnataka	₹1550	₹1700	₹1600	2026-03-23
MaizeHybrid/Local	Kustagi	Koppal, Karnataka	₹1690	₹1900	₹1737	2026-03-23
MaizeHybrid/Local	Piriya Pattana	Mysore, Karnataka	₹1700	₹1700	₹1700	2026-03-23
MaizeHybrid/Local	Lingasugur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹1700	₹1700	₹1700	2026-03-23
MaizeLocal	Shikaripura	Shimoga, Karnataka	₹1600	₹1813	₹1643	2026-03-23
MaizeLocal	Ranebennur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹1600	₹1840	₹1720	2026-03-22
MaizeHybrid/Local	Haliyala	Uttara Kannada, Karnataka	₹1700	₹1700	₹1700	2026-03-22
MaizeHybrid/Local	Kustagi	Koppal, Karnataka	₹1680	₹1800	₹1737	2026-03-22
MaizeHybrid/Local	Harappana Halli	Davanagere, Karnataka	₹1550	₹1800	₹1688	2026-03-21
MaizeLocal	Ranebennur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹1600	₹1715	₹1658	2026-03-21
MaizeHybrid/Local	Bagalakot	Bagalkot, Karnataka	₹1750	₹1811	₹1750	2026-03-20
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