Beyond rice, wheat: Why India must revive native ‘orphan crops’ for protein securityIndia can boost nutrition security, cut import dependence, and build a global smart protein industry by scaling climate-resilient indigenou...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Cabinet raises Minimum Support Prices for 14 kharif cropsThe Union Cabinet has approved significant hikes in Minimum Support Prices for 14 Kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season. Sunflower ...
13 May, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Food inflation to continue if West Asia war goes on: UNGlobal food prices surged in March to their highest point since September, driven by rising energy costs from the West Asia conflict. The U...
04 Apr, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
World food price rise set to continue if Israel-Iran war lasts, FAO saysGlobal food prices surged in March to a multi-month high. The United Nations warns of further increases if the Middle East conflict persist...
03 Apr, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Maize futures succumb to profit-bookingAt the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, maize for delivery in April lost Rs 27, or 2.15 per cent, to Rs 1,231 per quintal, havi...
28 Mar, 2016, 12.47 PM IST
Maize futures up by Rs 20 per quintalMarketmen said apart from rising demand from starch makers and poultry feed sector, restricted arrivals from growing regions in spot market...
14 Mar, 2016, 03.00 PM IST
Maize futures rise on spot demandAt the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, maize prices for delivery in March shot up by Rs 36, or 2.72 per cent, to Rs 1,360 per ...
19 Mar, 2015, 12.12 PM IST
- Maize futures up 1.47 per cent on spot market cues
Maize prices moved up by 1.47 per cent, or Rs 17, to Rs 1,172 per quintal in future trade today following increased buying by traders in li...
10 Nov, 2014, 01.36 PM IST
Maize futures dip on selling pressureMaize prices dipped by Rs 16 to Rs 1,245 per quintal in futures trading today following selling pressure in line with weak physical market ...
08 Jan, 2014, 12.42 PM IST
- Maize futures up on increased buying
Maize prices strengthened by Rs 18 to Rs 1,449 per quintal in futures trade today following increased buying by traders.
07 Jun, 2013, 01.41 PM IST
- Maize prices rise on firm global cue
Maize future prices rose by Rs.60 to Rs.1,451 per quintal in futures trading today on speculators buying on the back of firming overseas ma...
20 Nov, 2012, 04.56 PM IST
- Maize futures up on global cues
Maize prices firmed up by Rs 14 to Rs 1,250 per quintal in futures trade today as traders preferred to raise holdings, guided by higher ove...
02 Apr, 2012, 12.55 PM IST
- Maize futures up on strong spot demand
Maize futures prices rose by Rs 13.50 to Rs 1,373.50 per quintal today as traders increased their holdings, tracking firm domestic market s...
27 May, 2011, 02.43 PM IST
Maize futures under scrutinyGovt launching detailed enquiry into recent movements in prices of maize futures.
15 Aug, 2009, 02.01 AM IST
- Maize prices cross Rs 1,000 per quintal mark
Spurred by expectation of a hike in support prices and shortfall in output, maize crossed Rs 1,000 per quintal mark both in spot and future...
21 Jul, 2008, 08.28 PM IST
- Maize futures hit lower circuit after govt bans export
Maize futures hit the lower circuit of 4 per cent in the domestic market today after the govt banned its export to contain inflation.
03 Jul, 2008, 04.20 PM IST
- Govt may ban maize futures as prices soar
The Centre is considering a ban on futures trading as well as on exports of some more agri-commodities, including maize, to curb price rise...
21 Jun, 2008, 02.27 AM IST