Demand for good-quality maize, containing 14% moisture, rose 20-30 repuees in Bihar Purnea market due to lower availability. Rains in Bihar in the last two days have led to increased moisture in the standing as well as the harvested crop. Arrivals to the market increased to 3,000 tonne from 2,000 tonne previous close due to respite from rains. NCDEX rabi maize contracts traded higher due to concerns over crop damage in Bihar after rains in the state. The June maize contract ended up 0.5% from the previous close.