Maize prices have remained stable over the past week. The arrival in Sangli has been around 2000-3000 bags per day, and the price has remained stable at ₹2400 per quintal. Poultry demand is weak, but demand from food processing and starch remains. Earlier, there was good demand from companies for ethanol, which led to an increase in prices. However, the demand from ethanol companies has now decreased. Currently, the market is witnessing demand as per requirement. Rabi Maize: According to the updated report, the sowing of Rabi maize has increased this year to 23.08 lakh hectares compared to the previous year. The arrival of the new crop from Karnataka will start from March 10. Sowing in Karnataka this year is similar to the previous year. New maize will be stocked by the plants when the new crop arrives. The arrival in Karnataka's second crop is limited, which leads to a fluctuation of Rs. 50~100 in prices. Karnataka maize has a light red color and good quality.The arrival of superior quality maize is from the local belts of Athani, Mahalingpur, Chikodi, and Rabbar. The quality of other regions of Karnataka is good, but the quality of the local belt is the best. According to traders, prices will remain almost stable until the arrival of the new crop.