Mumbai: An atmosphere of stability prevailed in the Masoor market throughout the current week. With both buying and selling activities remaining sluggish, no significant fluctuations were observed in prices. Dal mills are procuring supplies strictly according to their immediate requirements, thereby keeping the market balanced. According to traders, arrivals of Masoor in producing *mandis* (markets) remain lower than normal, as production estimates for the current season are already projected to be weak. Due to these limited arrivals, there is no downward pressure building in the market, which is, in turn, providing support to prices. On the other hand, demand for Masoor from major consuming states—such as Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam—has remained consistent. Given the signs of improving domestic demand, there is a possibility of a slight firming in the market. *iGrain India* opines that if arrivals remain limited and demand persists in the coming days, a marginal recovery in Masoor prices could be witnessed. Due to sluggish demand, no price fluctuations were observed in imported Masoor this week. Consequently, prices remained stable at the following levels: Canadian Masoor at ₹5,900; Hazira origin at ₹5,950; Containerized Canadian Masoor at ₹6,150; and Australian Masoor at ₹6,150 per quintal.

With buying and selling activity remaining limited, no significant movement was observed in Delhi's prices during the current week. By the weekend, prices settled at ₹7,600 per quintal for 'Small Kota' variety, ₹8,600 for 'Bundi', ₹8,700 for 'Uttar Pradesh' variety, and ₹6,750 for the 'Desi Badi' (Large Indigenous) variety.

Due to sluggish consumer demand, neither a rise nor a fall was observed in Madhya Pradesh's Masoor (red lentil) prices this week. By the weekend, prices remained steady at ₹5,800–₹6,200 per quintal in Ashoknagar, ₹6,100–₹6,300 in Bina, ₹6,000–₹6,300 in Ganj Basoda, ₹6,200–₹6,400 in Sagar, ₹5,800–₹6,700 in Damoh, ₹6,100 in Indore, ₹6,706 in Kareli, and ₹6,650 in Katni.

As demand slackened, a decline of ₹150 per quintal in the prices of 'Small Masoor' and ₹100 per quintal in 'Large Masoor' was recorded in Uttar Pradesh during the current week. By the weekend, prices stood at ₹10,100 per quintal for 'Small' and ₹6,750 for 'Bold' (Moti) varieties in Bareilly; ₹5,900–₹6,000 for 'Bold' and ₹9,000–₹9,500 for 'Small' varieties in Lalitpur; and ₹6,000–₹6,300 per quintal in Orai.

Influenced by a broad-based market downturn and continued weak buying interest, a decline of ₹100 per quintal was observed in Bihar's Masoor prices this week. By the weekend, prices settled at ₹6,700 per quintal in Barh, ₹6,600 in Khusrupur, and ₹6,700 in Mokama. Similarly, a decline of ₹50 per quintal was also noted in Raipur's Masoor prices this week, with rates settling at ₹6,250 per quintal by the weekend.

Due to the impact of declining Masoor prices and weakening demand, Masoor dal prices witnessed a decline of ₹50–100 per quintal during the current week. By the weekend, prices settled at ₹7,400–7,500 in Indore, ₹7,600–7,900 in Barh, ₹7,500–7,800 in Khusrupur, ₹7,600–7,900 in Mokama, ₹9,000 in Chandausi, and ₹7,700 per quintal in Hyderabad.