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
Maize emerges as India’s top ethanol feedstock as supplies surpass 515 crore litresIndia's cumulative ethanol supplies reached approximately 515 crore litres in the first half of ESY 2025-26, with maize emerging as the lar...
11 May, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Extreme heat threatens global food systems, UN agencies warnFarmers and fishers are struggling as heatwaves become more frequent and intense. Yields are falling, and harvests are failing. The United ...
24 Apr, 2026, 10.34 AM 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
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 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 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 futures decline on aggressive selling
At the NCDEX, maize price for near contract June month plunged by Rs 33, or 2.97 pc, to Rs 1,117 per quintal, with an open interest of 50,9...
06 May, 2013, 02.45 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 futures trade flat due to profit booking
Maize futures traded flat on the NCDEX counter today as investors booked profits on the recent rise.
03 Nov, 2008, 02.41 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
- Low supplies fail to boost maize futures
Maize futures were trading in a narrow-range on the domestic market on Wednesday despite lower arrivals and strong global demand.
12 Jun, 2008, 12.00 AM IST