AreaIndia

Commodity GroupGrains

CommodityMaize and Sorghum

Date19/06/2024

Policy CategoryConsumption and marketing

Policy InstrumentProcurement price

DescriptionIncreased procurement prices for Kharif (summer-sown) crops to boost production for the 2024/25 marketing season. Maize prices rose from INR 2 090 to INR 2 225 per 100 kg (USD 250.3 to USD 266.5 per tonne) and sorghum from INR 3 180 to INR 3 371 per 100 kg (USD 380.8 to USD 403.7 per tonne).