Delhi to Host 11th Edition of India Maize Summit on May 15,2025

The 11th India Maize Summit will be held on 15 May 2025 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi. Organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), the summit brings together various stakeholders of the maize industry including policy makers, industry representatives, researchers and farmers.

First organised in 2013, the India Maize Summit is a platform for examining issues and opportunities related to maize production, trade, processing and policy. Over the years, it has helped facilitate dialogue around improving maize productivity, promoting sustainable farming practices and supporting the economic interests of maize growers.

The 2025 Summit is expected to continue to address key topics such as climate-resilient agriculture, supply chain infrastructure, domestic and international market trends, and innovations in maize growing and processing. Summits typically include technical sessions and panel discussions with contributions from government officials, agribusiness, academic experts and farmer organisations.

Maize is the third largest cereal crop in India after rice and wheat. It has multiple uses including food, animal feed, industrial starch and more recently, biofuel production. With shifting consumption patterns and industrial demand, the summit provides an opportunity to assess how the sector is adapting through research, investment and latest policy initiatives.

The summit is also expected to address issues such as price volatility, input costs, procurement policies, and the integration of small and marginal farmers into broader market systems. Discussions are likely to address the role of private sector participation and export potential in a global context.

Overall, the summit aims to assess the current state of maize cultivation and its related industries and to explore practical solutions to support the sector's growth in a changing agricultural environment.