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Agriculture
Maize Prices Expected to Reach Rs 2,700/Quintal at Harvest, Bihar Supplies to Influence Trend
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 05:40 AM
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The National Agricultural Statistics Service predicts maize prices will hit Rs 2,700 per quintal at the time of harvest. Deliveries from Bihar are expected to further shape the market trend.
The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released a forecast indicating that maize prices are projected to reach Rs 2,700 per quintal at the time of harvest. This estimate reflects current supply and demand dynamics across major producing states.
The forecast highlights that deliveries from Bihar will play a pivotal role in shaping the price trajectory. As the state begins to bring its maize into the market, traders anticipate a gradual upward movement in prices.
Analysts note that the price rise aligns with the seasonal pattern observed in previous years, where late-season supply constraints often push rates higher. The NASS report suggests that the market will remain sensitive to any changes in weather or logistics that could affect Bihar’s output.
Farmers and traders are closely monitoring the forecast, as it will influence contract negotiations and storage decisions. The anticipated price point is expected to impact both local and national supply chains.
The agricultural ministry has urged stakeholders to prepare for the projected price movement, emphasizing the importance of efficient distribution and storage infrastructure to mitigate potential price volatility.
The forecast highlights that deliveries from Bihar will play a pivotal role in shaping the price trajectory. As the state begins to bring its maize into the market, traders anticipate a gradual upward movement in prices.
Analysts note that the price rise aligns with the seasonal pattern observed in previous years, where late-season supply constraints often push rates higher. The NASS report suggests that the market will remain sensitive to any changes in weather or logistics that could affect Bihar’s output.
Farmers and traders are closely monitoring the forecast, as it will influence contract negotiations and storage decisions. The anticipated price point is expected to impact both local and national supply chains.
The agricultural ministry has urged stakeholders to prepare for the projected price movement, emphasizing the importance of efficient distribution and storage infrastructure to mitigate potential price volatility.