Prices of maize rose in the benchmark Purnea market of Bihar as monsoon rains hampered arrivals. About 500 tonne maize arrived in Purnea, down from nearly 2,000 tonne on previous close. Good quality maize was sold at 1,250 rupees per 100 kg in Purnea, up by 50 rupees from previous close. Maize prices were up due to low availability of good quality crop, total arrivals to market are also falling now due to rains.