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Informist, Monday, Apr. 27, 2026

MUMBAI – Prices of chana are likely to rise in the near term, while prices of tur and urad are expected to be range-bound, the India Pulses and Grains Association said in its weekly report on Monday. Chana prices could be supported by a rise in demand amid the prevailing lower prices and a slowdown in arrivals, the association said. Tur and urad prices are likely to be range-bound amid comfortable supplies of both pulses, it said.

Chana prices are expected to be firm in the near term due to rise in demand and slowdown in arrivals, the association said. Demand from traders, millers, and stockists is likely to improve at the prevailing market prices, which are below the minimum support price of INR 5,875 per 100 kg, it said. Arrivals have slowed down as more farmers are selling their crop to the government at the minimum support price. The ongoing arrivals are being absorbed by buyers, while the government's procurement is supporting prices at lower levels, it said.

A steep rise in prices is unlikely as part of the demand remains need-based due to a slowdown in pulses consumption during summer, the association said. Higher stocks of imported chana at ports, and a rise in chana production this rabi season could also limit a steep rise in prices, it said. 

Prices of chana rose in the week ended Saturday due to low arrivals and a rise in the government's procurement of the legume, the association said. Lower imports of chana and yellow peas compared to last year also supported sentiment, it said. Prices of chana in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, rose by INR 150 per 100 kg from the previous week to INR 5,650-INR 5,750 per 100 kg.

Prices of tur are likely to remain range-bound in the short term amid ample supply and low demand for tur dal, or processed tur, the association said. Farmers, traders, millers, and government agencies are holding comfortable stocks, and steady arrivals of the legume in spot markets are likely to keep prices in control, it said. Imports of the legume are likely to rise, as shipments of tur from Myanmar loaded in mid-April are expected to arrive in Chennai from next week, it said.

Prices of tur rose in the week ended Saturday amid a rise in demand ahead of the wedding season, the association said. Prices were also supported by a temporary slowdown in imports from Myanmar, it said. Prices in Akola, Maharashtra, rose by INR 275 per 100 from last week to INR 8,025-INR 8,050 per 100 kg.

Urad prices are expected to trade in a narrow range in the near term, fluctuating by INR 100-INR 200 per 100 kg due to a seasonal slowdown in demand, the association said. Lower consumption amid higher temperatures and a decline in demand from hotels, restaurants, and caterers due to shortages in gas supply are likely to weigh on prices, it said. Supply is likely to increase, with imports from Myanmar expected to arrive in Chennai from next week. However, buyers still prefer domestic urad over imported as the former is cheaper, it said.

Summer sowing of the legume has improved, which indicates a rise in supply of the legume from mid to late May, the association said. However, a steep fall in prices is unlikely as the Madhya Pradesh government will procure the legume at a bonus of INR 600 per 100 kg over and above the minimum support price of INR 7,000 per 100 kg, which could support prices at lower levels. Supply is likely to remain comfortable in July and August, with Brazil shipments likely during the period, it said.

Urad prices rose in the week ended Saturday due to a rise in need-based demand and a temporary slowdown in imports, the association said. Prices of urad in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, rose by INR 250 per 100 kg from last week to INR 8,200 per 100 kg.  End

Reported by Shreya Shetty

Edited by Ashish Shirke

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