Maize futures ruled flat on NCDEX for the near term contract. While February contract was marginally up on improved demand from exporters and poultry industries, mainly increased the prices.
The contract for January delivery was trading flat at its previous close of Rs 1,376.00. The open interest of the contract stood at 5100 lots.
The contract February delivery was trading at Rs 1,406.00, up by 0.07% or Rs 1.00 from its previous closing of Rs 1,405.00. The open interest of the contract stood at 53460 lots on NCDEX.