New Delhi: Driven by sluggish selling activity and improved demand, an upward trend was observed in Gram prices during the current week. However, a slight softening was recorded in the market towards the weekend as profit-booking sales emerged at the elevated price levels. Arrivals of Gram in producing markets remain limited, while continuous government procurement is providing additional support to the market. On the other hand, demand from pulse mills remains robust due to increased buying interest in Gram Dal and Besan (Gram Flour), thereby maintaining a positive market sentiment. According to market experts, supply in the market is currently limited, while consumer demand is showing gradual signs of improvement. Consequently, a firm market environment for Gram is likely to persist in the near future. Driven by rising demand from pulse mills, Gram prices in Delhi recorded an increase of ₹75–100 per quintal during the current week. By the weekend, prices for Madhya Pradesh-origin Gram reached ₹5,875–5,900 per quintal, while Rajasthan-origin Gram traded at ₹5,900–5,950 per quintal.

With selling pressure from importers easing and buying activity picking up, imported Gram prices recorded an increase of ₹150–200 per quintal this week. Following this rise, prices settled at ₹5,825 per quintal in Mumbai (Tanzania origin), ₹6,050 per quintal in Nhava Sheva (Australia origin), and ₹4,900 per quintal in Mundra.

Driven by increased buying from pulse millers, Gram prices in Rajasthan recorded an increase of ₹100–200 per quintal this week. With this rise, prices at the weekend reached ₹4,900–5,400 per quintal in Jodhpur, ₹5,850 in Jaipur, ₹5,200–5,600 in Bikaner, ₹5,400–5,450 in Kishangarh, and ₹5,200–5,750 per quintal in Kota.

Driven by increased demand from dal millers, the prices of Chana (Bengal Gram) in Maharashtra recorded a rise of ₹150–250 per quintal during the current week. Following this upward trend, prices at the week's end settled at ₹5,400–6,300 in Solapur, ₹6,100–6,400 in Latur, ₹6,200 in Akola, ₹6,150 in Nagpur, and ₹5,500–5,700 per quintal in Ahmednagar.

Bolstered by increased buying activity, Chana prices in Madhya Pradesh witnessed a rise of ₹100–200 per quintal this week. Consequently, by the end of the week, prices reached ₹5,750–5,950 in Ashoknagar, ₹5,400–5,800 in Ganjbasoda, ₹5,500–5,800 in Sagar, ₹5,900–5,950 in Katni, and ₹5,950–6,050 per quintal in Indore.

Supported by a broad-based bullish sentiment and sustained buying interest, Chana prices in Kanpur registered an increase of ₹50 per quintal during the current week, bringing the price to ₹5,950 per quintal by the week's end. Similarly, Chana prices in Raipur also witnessed a rise of ₹150 per quintal this week, closing at ₹6,000–6,150 per quintal by the end of the week.

Driven by improved market demand, Chana Dal prices witnessed a rise of ₹150–300 per quintal during the current week. Following this upward trend, prices at the weekend settled at ₹7,000–7,300 in Delhi, ₹7,150–7,250 in Bhatapara, ₹7,275 in Katni, ₹7,400–7,600 in Gulbarga, ₹7,400–7,950 in Jalgaon, ₹7,000–7,200 in Indore, ₹6,725 in Jaipur, and ₹7,000–7,100 per quintal in Kanpur.