Mumbai: During the current week, Tur (Pigeon Pea) prices witnessed a downward trend due to increased selling pressure at elevated levels and subdued buying activity. In the domestic market, prices remained under pressure as demand from pulse mills remained limited, and buyers were observed making purchases strictly according to their immediate requirements. According to trade sources, the market failed to receive adequate support during trading sessions as buying interest remained relatively weak, resulting in Tur prices remaining soft. However, arrivals of indigenous *Arhar* (Tur) in the *mandis* (wholesale markets) of producing states have remained relatively low, preventing any significant build-up of supply pressure in the market. Market observers note that the market is receiving good support at lower price levels, partly because selling by stockists has also remained limited. While no major surge in prices is currently visible due to demand being weaker than normal, the likelihood of a significant decline in prices is also low given the limited arrivals and dwindling stocks. According to market experts, if demand for pulses improves in the coming days, strength could return to the Tur market. Under current circumstances, the market remains balanced, and prices are expected to trade within a limited range. Due to increased selling pressure from importers and weakening demand, prices for African Tur in Mumbai recorded a decline of ₹100–150 per quintal during the current week. By the weekend, prices stood at ₹6,350 per quintal for Mozambique White, ₹6,250 for Gajri, ₹6,150 for Matwara, ₹5,950 for Malawi, and ₹7,950 for Sudan varieties. Meanwhile, in the Chennai market, Tur Lemon prices also recorded a decline of ₹75 per quintal this week, settling at ₹7,750 per quintal by the weekend.

Due to the impact of declining port prices and sluggish demand, a decline of ₹50 per quintal in 'Lemon' Tur and ₹100 per quintal in 'Desi' Tur was recorded in Delhi during the current week. Following this decline, prices at the weekend settled at ₹8,150 per quintal for 'Lemon' Tur and ₹8,350–₹8,450 per quintal for 'Desi' Tur.

Weakening demand from pulse millers led to a decline of ₹100–₹200 per quintal in Maharashtra Tur prices this week. Consequently, by the weekend, prices stood at ₹7,400–₹8,150 in Solapur, ₹8,100–₹8,150 in Akola, ₹7,800–₹7,875 in Latur, ₹8,150–₹8,200 in Nagpur, ₹7,300–₹7,800 in Barshi, ₹7,200–₹8,500 in Hinganghat, and ₹7,200–₹7,800 per quintal in Udgir.

Increased selling pressure coupled with weak buying activity resulted in a decline of ₹100–₹200 per quintal in Karnataka Tur prices during the current week. Following this decline, prices at the weekend settled at ₹7,500–₹8,200 in Gulbarga, ₹7,433–₹8,089 in Raichur, ₹7,652–₹8,069 in Bidar, and ₹6,314–₹8,002 per quintal in Talikot.

Sluggish buying activity from pulse millers led to a decline of ₹100–₹200 per quintal in Madhya Pradesh Tur prices this week. Consequently, by the weekend, prices stood at ₹8,050–₹8,150 in Katni, ₹5,000–₹7,600 in Jabalpur, ₹5,500–₹7,450 in Pipariya, and ₹4,949–₹7,912 per quintal in Kareli.

Influenced by a broad-based market decline and weakening consumer demand, Raipur Tur (Pigeon Pea) prices witnessed a rise of ₹100 per quintal this week, settling at ₹8,150–₹8,400 per quintal by the weekend. Similarly, Kanpur Tur prices observed a softening of ₹50 per quintal this week, closing at ₹7,850 per quintal by the weekend.

Due to the impact of the decline in raw Tur prices and subdued demand, Tur Dal (split pigeon pea) prices recorded a drop of ₹100–₹200 per quintal during the current week. Following this decline, prices at the weekend stood as follows (per quintal): Delhi Fatka ₹11,650–₹12,600; Katni Fatka ₹11,300–₹11,500; Akola ₹11,400–₹12,700; Latur Fatka ₹12,000–₹12,200; Gulbarga Fatka ₹11,500–₹12,200; and Kanpur Fatka ₹12,700–₹12,800.