New Delhi: The domestic chana market remained subdued throughout the week. Market pressure persisted due to weak demand for chana dal and besan (gram flour), sluggish buying by dal mills, and limited activity from stockists. Following the previous week's rally, buyers refrained from purchasing at higher price points, keeping chana prices weak in major markets. Demand for dal and besan has not yet reached expected levels, prompting dal mills to limit their purchases to immediate requirements only. However, a slight improvement was observed towards the weekend as inquiries picked up, slowing the pace of the decline. The market is currently supported by low arrival volumes in the mandis of producing states; this limited supply keeps the likelihood of a sharp price drop low. Market experts believe that demand for chana dal and besan may gradually improve as the monsoon progresses, potentially providing support to chana prices in the near future. Due to weak demand, chana prices in Delhi fell by ₹50 per quintal during the week. By the weekend, 'Madhya Pradesh-origin' chana closed at ₹5,800–₹5,825 per quintal, and 'Rajasthan-origin' chana at ₹5,875–₹5,900 per quintal.

Prices of imported chana dropped by ₹10–₹50 per quintal due to increased selling by importers and weak buying interest. At the weekend, prices stood at ₹5,650 per quintal for Tanzanian chana (Mumbai), ₹5,900 for Australian chana (Nhava Sheva), and ₹5,775 for chana at Mundra.

Due to sluggish buying by pulse millers, gram prices in Rajasthan recorded a decline of ₹100–200 per quintal this week. By the weekend, prices stood at ₹4,800–5,550 in Jodhpur, ₹5,900 in Jaipur, ₹5,300–5,500 in Bikaner, ₹5,400–5,500 in Kishangarh, and ₹5,200–5,500 in Kota per quintal.

Increased selling by stockists and subdued demand from pulse millers led to a drop of ₹100–200 per quintal in Maharashtra's gram prices this week. By the weekend, prices settled at ₹5,400–6,200 in Solapur, ₹5,850–6,000 in Latur, ₹6,075 in Akola, ₹6,050–6,075 in Nagpur, and ₹5,500–5,700 in Ahmednagar per quintal.

Due to quiet buying activity, gram prices in Madhya Pradesh saw a decline of ₹50 per quintal this week. By the weekend, prices stood at ₹5,700–5,850 in Ashoknagar, ₹5,400–5,700 in Ganjbasoda, ₹5,500–5,700 in Sagar, ₹5,900–5,950 in Katni, and ₹6,000–6,100 in Indore per quintal.

An improvement in demand led to a rise of ₹50 per quintal in Kanpur's gram prices, with weekend rates settling at ₹6,000 per quintal. Meanwhile, Raipur saw fluctuations of ₹25–50 per quintal, with prices stabilizing at ₹6,000–6,100 per quintal by the weekend.

Due to a lack of buying interest, prices of Chana Dal softened by ₹25–50 per quintal during the week. By the weekend, rates stood at ₹6,825–7,150 in Delhi, ₹7,075–7,175 in Bhatapara, ₹7,175 in Katni, ₹7,100–7,300 in Gulbarga, ₹7,150–7,950 in Jalgaon, ₹6,750 in Jaipur, and ₹6,550–6,650 in Kanpur per quintal.