Soybean prices fall; maize, onion rates fluctuate in state markets.

• Soybean prices declined in state agricultural markets, with overall produce prices fluctuating.
• On December 11, onion arrivals increased, while soybean and maize arrivals decreased compared to Wednesday.
• Maize arrivals totaled 32,386 quintals; Nashik recorded 7,730 quintals (₹1450-₹1813/quintal), Mumbai ₹2500-₹3800/quintal.
• Onion arrivals reached 1,49,959 quintals; Nashik recorded 41,616 quintals (₹500-₹2109/quintal), Ahilyanagar ₹100-₹4000/quintal.
• The highest maize price remained stable, but the highest onion price decreased compared to the previous day.

Why It Matters: Volatile agricultural prices for key crops directly impact farmers' livelihoods.