Future Tur Prices Dependent on Kharif Season Sowing

20-May-2026 07:34 PM

Kalaburagi: For the immediate future, Tur (pigeon pea) prices are likely to remain stable within a specific range, exhibiting only limited fluctuations. Depending on the dynamics of demand and supply, prices could witness a rise or fall of approximately ₹100–200 per quintal.

Demand for Tur dal typically weakens during the summer season; consequently, millers and processors tend to purchase only enough stock to meet their immediate requirements. Consumption may also see a decline due to the occurrence of *Adhimas* (an intercalary month in the lunar calendar).

Given the limited arrivals of stock in the *mandis* (wholesale markets), the likelihood of any further decline in Tur prices appears slim. The Central Government has raised the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for this vital pulse crop from ₹8,000 per quintal to ₹8,450 per quintal—a move expected to exert a positive psychological influence on market rates. In the coming days, the inflow of Tur into the *mandis* is projected to decrease further, which could provide support to its prices.

Future Tur prices will likely hinge upon the sowing progress during the Kharif season and the intensity of monsoon rainfall. If sowing proceeds favorably and there is no deficiency in rainfall, a robust Tur harvest can be anticipated, potentially leading to price stability.

However, should the monsoon prove weak—characterized by uncertain and erratic rainfall—market sentiment is likely to remain bullish. It is also essential to keep a close watch on production levels in African nations.