Masoor Market Rallies; High Import Costs and Limited Availability Support Prices

09-Sep-2026 07:06 PM

Masoor prices are trending upwards due to the high cost of imports and persistently limited availability in producing markets. The primary driver of the current market rally is the rising cost of imported masoor. Importers are facing steadily increasing costs due to the rupee's depreciation against the dollar and rising masoor prices in Canada. Consequently, imported masoor is not available at competitive rates in the domestic market, and selling activity by importers remains restricted. This is directly benefiting domestic masoor prices.

Stocks of masoor are continuously declining in key producing markets across Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Farmers hold limited quantities of old stock, while the arrival of the new crop is still some time away. Availability was already tight due to a consistent drop in production; now, alongside reduced arrivals from producing markets, availability at major distribution centers is also dwindling.

Furthermore, there are concerns regarding the sowing of the upcoming crop. A lack of rainfall threatens to impact new crop sowing. If weather conditions do not improve, the crop acreage, production, and availability could be affected in the coming months. However, sowing progress and weather conditions will play a crucial role in determining the market's future direction.

Looking ahead to the festive season, demand from pulse millers is expected to improve. As consumption rises, miller purchasing is likely to increase gradually. If demand improves while arrivals from producing markets remain weak, masoor prices could receive additional support.

Overall, the outlook for the masoor market remains positive. High import costs, limited domestic availability, and dwindling old stocks are providing support to the market.