Mumbai: Driven by sustained demand, Tur prices witnessed an upward trend during the current week. However, the market recorded a decline towards the weekend as selling pressure intensified and buying activity subsided. Arrivals of Tur in key producing markets (mandis) are gradually tapering off, leading to a reduction in supply pressure within the market. The decline in arrivals has spurred increased activity among stockists and pulse millers, thereby keeping market sentiment robust. According to market experts, importers are currently facing a price disparity at prevailing rates; consequently, selling pressure from their end remains limited. This factor continues to provide consistent support to the market, lending strength to the rising trajectory of Tur prices. Due to reduced selling by importers coupled with sustained strong demand, the price of African Tur in Mumbai recorded an increase of ₹100 per quintal during the current week. By the weekend, prices settled as follows: Mozambique White at ₹6,450–₹6,500; Gajri at ₹6,400; Matwara at ₹6,300; Malawi at ₹6,100; and Sudan at ₹8,150–₹8,200 per quintal. Meanwhile, in the Chennai market, Tur Lemon prices also witnessed a rise of ₹125 per quintal this week, reaching ₹7,850–₹7,900 per quintal by the weekend.

Supported by firm trends at the ports and rising demand, prices for 'Lemon' variety Tur (Pigeon Pea) in Delhi recorded an increase of ₹200 per quintal, while 'Desi' variety Tur rose by ₹100 per quintal during the current week. Following this rise, prices at the weekend settled at ₹8,200 per quintal for the Lemon variety and ₹8,450–₹8,500 per quintal for the Desi variety.

Driven by sustained strong demand from pulse millers, prices for Maharashtra Tur witnessed a surge of ₹100–₹200 per quintal this week. Consequently, by the weekend, prices reached ₹7,400–₹8,200 in Solapur, ₹8,200–₹8,250 in Akola, ₹8,100–₹8,150 in Latur, ₹8,200–₹8,250 in Nagpur, ₹7,700–₹8,000 in Barshi, ₹7,500–₹8,900 in Hinganghat, and ₹7,500–₹8,000 per quintal in Udgir.

Due to increased selling pressure and weakening buying interest, prices for Karnataka Tur recorded a decline of ₹100–₹200 per quintal during the current week. Following this decline, prices at the weekend stood at ₹7,500–₹8,200 in Gulbarga, ₹7,795–₹8,131 in Raichur, ₹7,500–₹8,200 in Bidar, and ₹7,542–₹8,021 per quintal in Talikot.

Driven by increased demand from pulse millers, prices for Madhya Pradesh Tur witnessed a rise of ₹100–₹200 per quintal this week. Consequently, by the weekend, prices reached ₹8,100–₹8,200 in Katni, ₹5,000–₹7,600 in Jabalpur, ₹5,600–₹8,000 in Pipariya, and ₹4,000–₹7,902 per quintal in Kareli.

Supported by broad-based bullish sentiment and sustained buying interest, Raipur Tur (Pigeon Pea) prices witnessed a rise of ₹100 per quintal this week, closing the week in the range of ₹8,200–₹8,450 per quintal. Similarly, Kanpur Tur prices also recorded an increase of ₹50 per quintal this week, reaching ₹7,900 per quintal by the weekend.

Driven by the upward trend in Tur prices and improved demand, Tur Dal prices registered a recovery of ₹100–₹200 per quintal during the current week. Following this recovery, prices at the weekend stood as follows (per quintal): Delhi Fatka ₹11,650–₹12,650; Katni Fatka ₹11,500–₹11,700; Akola ₹11,400–₹12,900; Latur Fatka ₹12,200–₹12,400; Gulbarga Fatka ₹11,400–₹12,300; and Kanpur Fatka ₹11,900–₹12,000.