Telangana government buying maize at 1700 rupees per quintal from farmers. Government has not yet announced official procurement numbers but estimated to be over 35000 Mt from local sources and the news of buying continues unabated in the market. Slight rains in North Karnataka and some heavy showers in South Karnataka. If this happens the harvesting activity will slow down a bit. Rest of corn Producing areas are forecast to have dry and clear weather. North India markets continue to be rather firm and markets are expecting arrivals to flow into southern markets from now on. Indents have been placed in three more stations in Madhya Pradesh and the market awaits the arrivals now.