The maize market is currently maintaining a strong trend. Limited arrivals in major producing regions, including Uttar Pradesh, along with continued buying from the ethanol industry, are providing strong support to the market. Demand from the ethanol, starch and poultry-feed industries in North India remains firm, which is helping good-quality maize command premium prices. Talking about mandi prices, the report indicates that maize in Uttar Pradesh is trading around ₹2,180�₹2,200 per quintal, while extra-quality maize is reaching around ₹2,310 in some markets. Bihar is reported at ₹2,250�₹2,375, Maharashtra at ₹2,400�₹2,430, and Tamil Nadu delivery at around ₹2,800�₹2,850 per quintal. However, actual mandi prices may vary depending on quality, moisture content, local arrivals and buyer requirements. Ethanol demand remains the biggest support factor for the market. The use of maize for ethanol production in India is becoming increasingly important, and recent market trends indicate a growing role for grain-based ethanol. This is increasing competition between ethanol plants and the poultry and feed industries for available maize supplies. Demand from the poultry and feed industries is also supporting the market. Maize is an important raw material for poultry and animal feed. Additional buying by the ethanol industry could increase procurement pressure on feed manufacturers as well. Therefore, demand for good-quality, low-moisture maize is likely to remain stronger compared with ordinary-quality material. Arrivals will remain a key factor in determining the market direction. Crop conditions in some parts of North India are reported to be satisfactory, but fresh-crop arrivals have not yet reached levels that could create significant supply pressure in the market. Until arrivals increase substantially, strong industrial buying could continue to prevent a major decline in prices. The price outlook for the coming days remains positive but may be volatile. The report indicates a strong support zone around ₹2,200�₹2,250 per quintal, while under a bullish scenario, prices could move toward ₹2,200�₹2,450+. However, these are not guaranteed price levels. Fresh-crop arrivals, rainfall, moisture levels, ethanol procurement, poultry demand and export activity will determine the actual market direction. Export demand is currently providing limited support compared with domestic industrial demand. The international competitiveness of Indian maize depends heavily on domestic prices and availability. Strong domestic demand can make Indian maize relatively expensive in global markets, which may limit export opportunities. Overall, the maize market currently appears strong. Buying from ethanol plants, requirements from the poultry-feed sector and limited spot availability are positive factors for the market. On the other hand, increasing arrivals of the new kharif crop could create supply pressure in the future. Therefore, farmers and traders should closely monitor daily arrivals, ethanol procurement activity and mandi prices in the coming days. Based on the current market signals, maize is likely to continue trading with a firm bias, although sustained movement above ₹2,400�₹2,450 per quintal will depend on the balance between demand and fresh supplies.