Active August contract of rabi maize traded down 0.8% from the previous close. The July contract traded 0.4% lower. Prices fell in the spot market because of rise in supplies. In the benchmark market of Purnea, Bihar, the grain was quoted down 10 rupees. Arrivals of the grain were pegged at 4,000 tonne, compared with 3,000 tonne on previous close. Arrivals have gained pace again now, after the rains and demand is also good for the fresh arrivals in markets.