New Delhi: Tur prices trended downwards this week due to increased profit-booking sales at higher price levels and subdued buying interest. Demand for Tur dal remained sluggish, resulting in weak procurement by dal mills and keeping prices under pressure. Rainfall was recorded in key Tur-producing regions of Maharashtra this week; this precipitation is considered beneficial for the standing crop and is expected to support its growth. According to government data, Tur has been sown across 31.17 lakh hectares so far, compared to 35.27 lakh hectares during the same period last year. Consequently, the Tur acreage for the current season is trailing last year's figures by 4.10 lakh hectares. While weak demand is currently exerting pressure on Tur prices, the reduced sowing area compared to last year could prove to be a significant factor for the market going forward. Prices of African Tur in Mumbai fell by ₹50–100 per quintal over the week due to increased selling by importers and persistent weak demand. By the weekend, prices stood at ₹6,100–6,150 per quintal for Mozambique White, ₹6,000–6,050 for Gajri, ₹5,850–5,900 for Matwara, ₹5,650–5,700 for Malawi, and ₹8,200 for Sudan varieties. Similarly, 'Lemon Tur' prices in Chennai dropped by ₹150 per quintal, settling at ₹7,950 per quintal by the weekend.

Prices of Burma Tur saw an increase of $15 per tonne this week due to rising sales by exporters and sluggish export demand, closing the week at $860 per tonne.

Due to sluggish buying activity during the current week, price fluctuations of ₹50 per quintal were recorded for both 'Lemon' and 'Desi' varieties of Tur (pigeon pea) in Delhi; by the weekend, prices stood at ₹7,900 per quintal for the Lemon variety and ₹8,150–8,250 per quintal for the Desi variety.

Increased selling by stockists and weak demand from pulse millers led to a decline of ₹150–300 per quintal in Maharashtra Tur prices this week. By the weekend, prices settled at ₹7,400–8,300 in Solapur, ₹8,250–8,300 in Akola, ₹8,150–8,280 in Latur, ₹8,350–8,400 in Nagpur, ₹7,500–7,800 in Barshi, ₹7,500–8,500 in Hinganghat, and ₹7,900–8,100 per quintal in Ahmednagar.

Weak buying interest resulted in a price drop of ₹200–300 per quintal for Karnataka Tur during the week. By the weekend, prices stood at ₹8,200–8,700 in Gulbarga, ₹6,460–7,689 in Raichur, ₹7,869–8,434 in Bidar, and ₹7,500–8,051 per quintal in Talikot.

Despite increased buying by pulse millers, prices of Madhya Pradesh Tur saw a decline of ₹50–100 per quintal this week. By the weekend, prices settled at ₹8,300–8,400 in Katni, ₹5,000–7,500 in Jabalpur, ₹5,500–7,200 in Pipariya, and ₹6,000–7,355 per quintal in Kareli.

Due to the impact of a broad-based decline and weak buying interest, prices for Raipur Tur fell by ₹100 per quintal this week, settling at ₹8,300–₹8,550 per quintal by the weekend. Similarly, Kanpur Tur prices also saw a drop of ₹100 per quintal, closing the week at ₹7,400 per quintal.

Despite the decline in raw Tur prices and sluggish demand, Tur Dal prices recorded an increase of ₹100–₹200 per quintal during the week. By the weekend, prices stood at: Delhi Phatka ₹11,925–₹12,425, Katni Phatka ₹11,400–₹11,600, Akola ₹11,300–₹12,300, Latur Phatka ₹12,100–₹12,300, Gulbarga Phatka ₹11,700–₹12,600, and Kanpur Phatka ₹11,800–₹11,900 per quintal.