Vol. 12, Issue 1 (2023)

Author(s):
Gadakh AS, RB Hile, PV Phadte and GR Gophane

Abstract:
The present study aims to examine the seasonality and volatility in arrivals and prices among the selected maize markets in Western Maharashtra. For the present study, the time series data on monthly average arrivals and prices of maize for the period from 2012 to 2021 were collected from MSAMB, Pune for respective markets viz., Lasalgaon, Dhule and Nandurbar. The result of present study shows that the clear pattern of maximum and minimum arrivals and prices in all three markets, with the peak arrivals of maize seen from October to January and the maximum prices seen from June to September. The intra-year and inter year estimates of variation revealed that variations in arrivals were greater than variations in maize prices in selected market of Western Maharashtra. There was no cycle in any selected markets were observed.