Moong prices in the domestic market saw a significant rise this week, driven by subdued selling pressure and improved demand. The condition of the Moong crop this season is reported to be unsatisfactory due to a weak monsoon. Rainfall deficits in Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan have raised concerns regarding production. Amidst the weak crop outlook, stockists and pulse millers remain active; millers are purchasing according to their requirements, while stockists are limiting sales in anticipation of better prices. This has created supply-side pressure, consistently supporting the upward trend in Moong prices. Arrivals of the new Moong crop have also commenced in Rajasthan's *mandis* (wholesale markets) this week. However, the impact of these arrivals on the market remains minimal for now, owing to limited initial volumes and the weak crop condition. The market's future direction will be determined as arrivals increase and the actual crop situation becomes clearer in the coming days. Driven by strong demand from pulse millers, Moong prices in Delhi rose by ₹400 per quintal this week, reaching a range of ₹7,000–₹8,100 per quintal.

Due to reduced selling by stockists and rising demand, Moong prices in Rajasthan increased by ₹200–₹300 per quintal this week. Following this rise, prices stood at ₹5,000–₹7,600 in Jodhpur, ₹6,400–₹7,200 in Jaipur, ₹8,200–₹8,600 in Merta, ₹6,000–₹7,600 in Nagaur, and ₹6,800–₹7,800 in Kishangarh per quintal.

Driven by increased buying interest, Moong prices in Madhya Pradesh rose by ₹100–200 per quintal during the week. By the weekend, prices stood at ₹5,500–7,700 in Pipariya, ₹7,000–7,600 in Indore, ₹5,000–7,400 in Jabalpur, ₹5,500–7,800 in Harda, and ₹6,000–7,626 in Kareli per quintal.

Improved demand led to a rise of ₹100–200 per quintal in Moong prices across Maharashtra during the week. By the weekend, prices were recorded at ₹7,000–9,500 in Latur, ₹6,500–8,850 in Akola, ₹7,000–9,000 in Barshi, ₹6,500–9,500 in Ahmednagar, ₹7,000–8,000 in Jalgaon, and ₹9,000 in Khamgaon per quintal.

Better buying activity resulted in a ₹300 per quintal increase in Moong prices in Lalitpur this week, bringing the weekend rates to ₹6,800–7,300 per quintal.

Supported by the rise in raw Moong prices and sustained buying interest, Moong Dal prices increased by ₹200–300 per quintal during the week. By the weekend, prices stood at ₹10,000–12,400 in Delhi, ₹9,200–10,000 in Jodhpur, ₹8,600 in Jaipur, ₹8,400–9,500 in Bhatapara, ₹9,500–9,700 in Jalgaon, and ₹8,700–9,700 in Indore per quintal.