Question 1

What is the current average price of Maize in Odisha?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Maize in Odisha is currently ₹1,949 per quintal (₹19.49/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 ₹418 per quintal in Panposh 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 ₹3,500 per quintal in Kesinga Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Maize prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 30 Mandis in Odisha 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 Odisha, 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 ₹1,949, 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 Odisha 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
Subarnapur (Sonapur)	1	₹600	₹700	₹650
Kandhamal	1	₹500	₹1,600	₹975
Angul	1	₹880	₹1,000	₹1,000
Sambalpur	1	₹1,100	₹1,100	₹1,100
Sundergarh	2	₹418	₹1,800	₹1,125
Malkangiri	2	₹470	₹2,090	₹1,132
Jajpur	1	₹1,100	₹1,251	₹1,176
Cuttack	2	₹800	₹1,500	₹1,200
Mayurbhanj	4	₹760	₹2,500	₹1,450
Khordha	1	₹1,000	₹2,000	₹1,450
Nuapada	2	₹1,200	₹2,000	₹1,600
Dhenkanal	1	₹1,500	₹2,000	₹1,900
Rayagada	3	₹540	₹2,500	₹1,958
Ganjam	2	₹500	₹2,200	₹2,047
Koraput	3	₹1,700	₹2,300	₹2,173
Gajapati	1	₹2,100	₹2,300	₹2,200
Kalahandi	2	₹450	₹3,500	₹2,200

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
MaizeHybrid	Parlakhemundi	Gajapati, Odisha	₹2100	₹2300	₹2200	2026-01-30
MaizeHybrid	Parlakhemundi	Gajapati, Odisha	₹2100	₹2300	₹2200	2026-01-23
MaizeLocal	Parlakhemundi	Gajapati, Odisha	₹2100	₹2300	₹2200	2026-01-21
MaizeLocal	Parlakhemundi	Gajapati, Odisha	₹2100	₹2300	₹2200	2026-01-16
MaizeLocal	Parlakhemundi	Gajapati, Odisha	₹2100	₹2300	₹2200	2026-01-06
MaizeLocal	Parlakhemundi	Gajapati, Odisha	₹2100	₹2300	₹2200	2025-12-29
MaizeLocal	Parlakhemundi	Gajapati, Odisha	₹2100	₹2300	₹2200	2025-12-26
MaizeLocal	Parlakhemundi	Gajapati, Odisha	₹2100	₹2300	₹2200	2025-12-15
MaizeDeshi Red	Parlakhemundi	Gajapati, Odisha	₹2100	₹2300	₹2200	2025-12-05
MaizeLocal	Parlakhemundi	Gajapati, Odisha	₹2100	₹2300	₹2200	2025-12-02

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