New Delhi: During the current week, the Chana market witnessed a mixed trend, characterized by alternating phases of bullishness and bearishness. Market strength proved unsustainable as buyer interest waned at elevated price levels, resulting in a persistent lack of price stability. According to traders, the decline in buying activity at higher levels had a direct impact on prices, keeping the market under pressure throughout the week. Meanwhile, arrivals of new Chana crops have gradually begun to increase in the major producing *mandis* (markets) of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. As the pace of harvesting accelerates, supplies in the *mandis* are rising, thereby exerting additional pressure on the market. Given the increasing arrivals, pulse millers and stockists have adopted a cautious stance. Buying activity remains limited at higher price points, and market participants are refraining from building large inventories. The market is failing to receive adequate support due to the absence of an anticipated recovery in demand. However, a slight recovery in prices was recorded towards the end of the week as inquiries from pulse millers picked up. Despite this, Delhi Chana prices witnessed fluctuations ranging between ₹50 and ₹100 per quintal over the course of the week. At the close of the week, Chana prices settled at ₹5,575–₹5,600 per quintal for the Madhya Pradesh line and ₹5,625–₹5,650 per quintal for the Rajasthan line.

Driven by increased buying activity from pulse millers, Rajasthan Chana (chickpea) prices recorded a rise of ₹50–100 per quintal this week. Following this upward trend, prices at the week's end stood at ₹5,050 in Jodhpur, ₹5,575 in Jaipur, ₹5,100–5,400 in Bikaner, ₹4,500–5,200 in Kishangarh, and ₹5,000–5,400 per quintal in Kota.

Benefiting from improved demand from pulse millers, Maharashtra Chana prices witnessed an increase of ₹100–150 per quintal during the current week. Consequently, prices at the end of the week reached ₹5,200–5,450 in Solapur, ₹5,200–5,450 in Latur, ₹5,575–5,600 in Akola, ₹5,550–5,575 in Nagpur, and ₹4,800–5,000 per quintal in Ahmednagar.

Spurred by improved demand, Madhya Pradesh Chana prices registered a rise of ₹50–100 per quintal this week. With this upward movement, prices at the week's close settled at ₹5,100–5,500 in Ashoknagar, ₹5,000–5,500 in Ganjbasoda, ₹5,000–5,400 in Sagar, ₹5,650–5,750 in Katni, and ₹5,400–5,600 per quintal in Indore.

Sustained demand led to a price improvement of ₹25 per quintal for Kanpur Chana during the current week, bringing the prices to ₹5,700–5,725 per quintal by the week's end. Meanwhile, Raipur Chana saw an increase of ₹75 per quintal this week, with prices closing at ₹5,525–5,625 per quintal. Chana Dal

Driven by an improvement in demand, Chana Dal prices witnessed a recovery of ₹50–100 per quintal during the current week. Following this upward correction, prices at the weekend stood at ₹6,550–6,825 in Delhi; ₹6,600–6,700 in Bhatapara; ₹6,850 in Katni; ₹6,400–6,600 in Gulbarga; ₹6,750–7,200 in Jalgaon; ₹6,600 in Indore; ₹6,475 in Jaipur; and ₹6,500–6,600 per quintal in Kanpur.