India: Pulses prices rise across key mandis as arrivals remain limited

• Lower production props up masoor, farmers’ stockholding lifts urad
• Masoor, urad, moong and tuar prices rise INR 100–150/qtl on limited arrivals and firm buying.

Indian pulses prices strengthened across major mandis on 24 September, with masoor, urad, moong and tur recording gains amid limited arrivals and active buying from dal mills. Tight availability and firm demand remained key factors supporting prices.

Masoor prices rise on lower arrivals

Masoor prices increased by around INR 100/qtl across major mandis. Indore quoted INR 6,000-6,150/quintal (qtl), while Bhopal traded at INR 6,050-6,200/qtl. Jaipur and Kanpur were around INR 6,100-6,120/qtl and INR 6,050-6,150/qtl, respectively. Delhi prices stood at INR 6,100-6,200/qtl. Bilty prices also increased to INR 6,750-6,800/qtl. Lower production and reduced arrivals supported prices.

Urad remains firm on active mill buying

Urad prices continued to strengthen as dal mills remained active in the market. Urad Superior Quality (SQ) rose to INR 11,000-11,150/qtl, while Fair Average Quality (FAQ) reached INR 9,100-9,150/qtl, with both gaining INR 100/qtl. Delhi prices increased to INR 9,200-9,350/qtl, while Indore quoted INR 9,000-9,200/qtl. Chennai remained firm on Hajira container demand. Limited arrivals and farmers holding stocks are providing support to the market.

Moong gains despite limited scope for further rise

Moong prices increased by INR 100-150/qtl across major Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh markets. Jaipur quoted INR 7,800-8,400/qtl, Jodhpur INR 7,800-8,300/qtl and Didwana INR 7,900-8,400/qtl. Indore prices stood at INR 7,900-8,300/qtl, while Delhi traded at INR 7,800-8,200/qtl. Better-quality moong was trading above INR 8,000/qtl, supported by active mill buying and limited availability.

Tur prices strengthen amid tight availability

Tur recorded one of the stronger moves, with prices rising INR 150/qtl across key markets. Indore quoted INR 8,900-9,100/qtl, while Jaipur and Nagpur traded around INR 8,800-9,000/qtl. Delhi prices reached INR 8,900-9,050/qtl, while Chennai remained firm for imported/Lemon tur. Tight availability, rising dal-mill demand and limited overseas supplies are keeping the market supported.

Outlook

The pulses market is likely to remain firm in the near term, with limited arrivals and active dal-mill buying supporting masoor, urad and tur prices. Tight availability and restricted overseas supplies could keep tur and urad under pressure on the upside, while masoor may also remain supported. Moong prices are likely to stay firm, although limited scope for further gains may emerge at higher levels.