Maize strengthens on pick up in demand

NEW DELHI: In restricted activity, maize prices were up by Rs 5 per quintal at the wholesale grains market today on pick up in demand.

However, other grains moved in a narrow range in limited deals and settled around previous levels.

Marketmen said increased demand from consuming industries against restricted supplies from producing belts mainly strengthen maize prices.

In the national capital, maize advanced by Rs 5 to to Rs 1,425-1,430 per quintal.

Following are today's quotations (in Rs per quintal):

Wheat MP (deshi) 2,270-2,670, Wheat dara (for mills) 1,660-1,665, Chakki atta (delivery) 1,665-1,670, Atta Rajdhani (10 kg) 220, Shakti bhog (10 kg) 220, Roller flour mill Rs 860-870 (50 kg), Maida 920-930 (50 kg) and Sooji 1,000-1,010 (50 kg).

Basmati rice (Lal Quila) 10,400, Shri Lal Mahal 10,000, Super Basmati Rice 9,500, Basmati common new 5,600-6,200, Rice Pusa (1121) 4,800-6,000, Permal raw 1,750-1,800, Permal wand 1,875-1,900, Sela 2,450-2,500 and Rice IR-8 1,575-1,625, Bajra 1,200-1,210, Jowar yellow 1,500-1,520,white 2,520-2,620, Maize 1,425-1,430, Barley 1,620-1,630. PTI SUN KPS MKJ 01311424