Maize prices slip over 1% on selling pressure
Emergence of profit-booking at higher levels affected the trade
Press Trust of India New Delhi Maize prices fell by Rs 18 to Rs 1,333 per quintal in futures trade today on emergence of profit-booking at higher levels driven by weak overseas markets sentiment.
Marketmen said apart from profit-booking at higher levels, lower demand from bio-fuel making industries in overseas markets mainly put weight on prices.
At the National commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), the August contract dropped by Rs.18, or 1.33%, to Rs.1,333 per quintal in 23,670 lots.
The June contract fell by Rs.17, or 1.32%, to Rs 1,268 per quintal in 21,180 lots.
Most active near July contract followed suit and weakened by Rs 16, or 1.22%, to Rs 1,296 per quintal in 32,510 lots.