Description

Makka (maize) is a versatile Kharif cereal grown for food, feed and industrial purposes. Its resilient nature allows cultivation across diverse agro-climatic zones, making it a staple for both smallholder and commercial farmers.
 

• Sowing time: June, July (with the onset of the monsoon)

• Harvesting time: September, October

• Key producing states: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, Rajasthan

• Main buyers: Poultry feed mills, ethanol distilleries, starch processors

Makka bhav (maize mandi rates) today span a wide band, from as low as ₹1,200 per quintal in Punjab to over ₹3,000 in the North-East. This gap is not about crop quality alone. It reflects local supply levels, proximity to feed mills, and how active ethanol buyers are in that region.
 

Many farmers report making significantly better selling decisions when they check rates before loading their makka for transport, rather than driving straight to the nearest mandi and hoping for a good price. At KhetiKisaan, we track these rates daily from ground-level contacts who are physically present at live APMC auctions, so you get the actual bol-chaal rate, not a delayed average. Check today's makka bhav on KhetiKisaan.
 

Today's Makka Mandi Rates Across Major States

The table below (in last) shows current wholesale APMC auction rates for maize across India. These are not retail prices, they reflect what commission agents are paying at the mandi yard today. Rates sourced from KhetiKisaan ground-level contacts.
 

The ₹1,000-plus gap between Punjab and states such as Rajasthan or Gujarat reflects local supply-demand imbalances, not differences in crop quality. Punjab's maize production is limited compared to its paddy and wheat volumes, and local feed mill demand in that corridor is weaker.

Note that even the better-performing states, Uttar Pradesh at ₹2,106 and Rajasthan at ₹2,250, remain meaningfully below the MSP per quintal, so the benchmark retains its relevance as a holding signal. Manipur and Nagaland show outlier rates because local supply is severely constrained by geography, not because those mandis represent a viable selling opportunity for North Indian farmers.
 

What Pushes Makka Prices Up or Down

Poultry Feed Demand: the Biggest Daily Buyer of Maize

Maize is the largest raw material in poultry feed formulations, typically making up 60, 65% of a broiler diet, and poultry feed demand is one of the strongest daily price signals in makka mandi rates. When broiler placements rise, feed mills increase procurement quickly, and mandi prices firm up within days. Seasonal patterns matter here: demand typically strengthens ahead of festival periods, creating predictable price pulses. Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and Haryana are all major poultry belts, and farmers in these corridors often see stronger local makka demand during those windows.
 

Ethanol Blending Policy and Industrial Offtake

India's Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP) has converted maize from a pure food-and-feed crop into an industrial commodity with a meaningful price floor in certain pockets. Distilleries in Terai mandis such as Rudrapur were procuring maize in the ₹1,840, ₹2,000 per quintal range during the 2025, 26 procurement season, supporting rates in those regions. Whenever sugarcane supply tightens and distilleries pivot to maize as a feedstock, procurement volumes rise sharply and local makka bhav responds upward. Roughly 6.8 million tonnes of maize was procured for the ethanol programme in 2025, 26, a volume large enough to move spot prices in active procurement zones.
 

Import-Export Dynamics and Their Effect on Local Rates

Domestic maize prices are sensitive to both import duty changes and global corn price signals. The government has used a Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) mechanism in the past, allowing up to 5 lakh tonnes of imports at a concessional 15% duty to cool domestic feed costs. When such a window opens, wholesale rates face downward pressure. Conversely, a global corn price spike can create export opportunities that pull Indian prices higher. Tracking these policy signals alongside your local makka bhav is part of making a well-timed selling decision.
 

How to Convert Mandi Rates and Compare Nearby Markets

Quick Formula: ₹ per Quintal to ₹ per Kg and Packaging Units

The conversion is straightforward: ₹ per kg = ₹ per quintal divided by 100. For a 50 kg bag, use the shortcut: ₹ per quintal divided by 2.
 

Here is a quick reference:
 

Worked example using today's Rajasthan rate: ₹2,250 per quintal = ₹22.50 per kg = ₹1,125 for a 50 kg bag. Commission agents know these numbers by heart. Calculating them before you reach the mandi puts you on equal footing during bol-chaal (the bidding process).
 

Checking Nearby APMC Yards Before Loading Your Tractor

Check rates in at least two or three nearby mandis before committing to transport. A difference of ₹50, ₹100 per quintal between two mandis 30 km apart adds up to ₹2,500, ₹5,000 on a 5-tonne load. That is a meaningful difference on any fasal. Checking the makka mandi bhav the morning before you leave is a simple habit that pays for itself every time.
 

Should You Sell Your Makka Now or Wait?

Reading Arrivals as a Price Signal

When arrivals at a mandi spike post-harvest, prices soften because supply outpaces buyer capacity. Low arrivals typically mean firmer rates. Agmarknet arrival data points to active supply, which is putting moderate downward pressure on rates in several states. Many farmers who stagger their sale over two to three weeks after harvest commonly report realising better average prices than those who rush to the mandi with everyone else right after threshing, because peak-harvest arrivals dilute buyer competition at the gate.
 

Using Live Makka Bhav Data to Time Your Sale

KhetiKisaan tracks daily maize mandi rates using ground-level contacts who are physically present at APMC auctions during live bidding sessions. The numbers on the platform reflect actual transaction rates, not delayed government feeds or estimated averages. If your local rate is ₹150, ₹200 below MSP and arrivals are high, it may be worth waiting a week before selling. If rates are rising and you have storage costs, selling sooner makes more sense. Check today's makka bhav on KhetiKisaan.

Makka bhav today ranges widely across states, driven by poultry feed demand, ethanol blending policy, and import duty signals. Before you load your makka and head to the mandi, check current rates in at least two nearby APMC yards, compare them against the ₹2,410 per quintal MSP benchmark, and factor in your transport cost. Staying informed on daily maize mandi rates, rather than harvesting and hoping, is what turns a good fasal into a genuinely profitable one. Bookmark KhetiKisaan for daily makka bhav updates and make every quintal count.

Today Makka Mandi Rates in India

Today Makka Mandi rates in India help farmers check the latest maize prices in different mandis. Makka, also called maize or corn, is an important crop in India. It is used for food as well as in many industries.

Makka is mainly grown in the Kharif season. It is sown from June to July. It is also planted in Rabi in some regions between October and November. The crop has normal growth at temperatures of 21॰Celsius to 27॰Celsius. It requires good soil, which is well drained. Water is not supposed to remain in the field as it will destroy the crop.

Makka has strong demand in the market. A large part of the crop is used as feed for poultry and animals. It is also applied to produce starch, oil and others. It is used in daily life in roti, popcorn, and sweet corn.

Key Factors Affecting Makka Mandi Rates

• Demand from poultry feed affects price
• Use in industry changes rates
• Good quality crop gets a better price
• Proper drying improves value
• Market demand changes daily rates

Today Makka Mandi rates in India change based on demand and crop quality. Farmers check today Makka Mandi rates in India daily to know the right time to sell and get better value for their crop.