TNAU says maize may fetch ₹2,700 a quintal at harvest
In short
TNAU says maize could sell for ₹2,700 a quintal when harvest starts.
The report links this to the IMD’s forecast of below-normal North-East monsoon rain in the southern peninsular region. It is not stated how much supply will change or when the price will settle.
What the reporting says
Maize may fetch ₹2,700 a quintal during harvest, according to TNAU. The reported reason is that maize supply in Tamil Nadu could be influenced by the India Meteorological Department’s forecast of below-normal North-East monsoon rainfall over the southern peninsular region. The exact harvest timing and final market impact are not stated in the available reporting.
Why it matters
Maize may fetch ₹2,700 a quintal during harvest, according to TNAU. The reported support for that view is the IMD forecast of below-normal North-East monsoon rainfall over the southern peninsular region, which could affect maize supply in Tamil Nadu. The reporting does not say how much output may fall or whether the price estimate will hold.