News Capsule: TNCSC Floats Tender for 60,000 MT of Tur Dal / Yellow Canadian Lentils
★ TNCSC has issued a tender to procure 60,000 MT of Tur Dal or Yellow Canadian Lentils for the Public Distribution System. The tender is scheduled for October 23, 2026, with supplies to be made from November 2026 to January 2027.
★ The market has seen that when Tur prices remain high, Yellow Canadian Lentils tend to receive preference in government tenders. Given the current price levels, Yellow Canadian Lentils are likely to be preferred in this tender as well.
★ However, the tender is positive for the Tur market and could provide support to prices.
★ Tur arrivals in local mandis remain low, while demand has shown some improvement. The current crop in Maharashtra and Karnataka is facing water stress, and a lack of rainfall could affect yields.
★ The new Indian and Myanmar Tur crop is expected to start arriving from February. If arrivals remain limited, whatever quantity reaches the market is likely to be absorbed quickly.
★ Low arrivals, improving demand and weather concerns for the crop are supporting the Tur market. Rainfall and the condition of the new crop will remain key factors for the market direction in the coming days.
