Weekly Review - Tur (Pigeon Pea)

New Delhi. During the current week, domestic market prices for Tur (pigeon pea) witnessed a downward trend, driven by increased selling—as stockists booked profits at higher price levels—and subdued buying interest from pulse millers. However, the market has found some support as selling pressure has eased at lower price points. Currently, the upside in prices remains constrained by limited procurement from pulse mills; nevertheless, domestic availability and the outlook for the upcoming harvest remain critical factors for the market. Consumption of Tur dal is expected to remain steady throughout the festive season, though a significant uptick in buying by millers is likely only if there is a notable surge in demand for the pulse. Meanwhile, reports indicate that remaining stocks of indigenous Tur in producing regions are limited, which could make maintaining adequate market supply a challenge. The anticipation of a decline in Tur production for the current Kharif season is another key factor providing support to the market. Should the harvest in major producing regions prove weak—or if the arrival of the new crop is delayed—pressure on domestic availability could intensify, potentially providing further support to prices. That said, a clear assessment of actual production will only be possible once data on crop conditions and new arrivals become available. Millers and stockists currently hold some inventory, having purchased at higher price levels in the recent past; this may limit the pace of any price rally, even if demand were to spike suddenly. If existing stocks continue to meet market requirements and buying from pulse mills remains weak, price volatility is likely to persist.

In Mumbai, prices for African-origin Tur fell by Rs 200 per quintal over the week, pressured by increased selling from importers and persistent weakness in demand. By the weekend, prices stood as follows: Mozambique White at Rs 8,000–8,700 per quintal, Gajri at Rs 8,050–8,600, Matwara at Rs 7,900–8,400, Malawi at Rs 7,300–8,200, and Sudan at Rs 10,200 per quintal. Similarly, in Chennai, the price of 'Lemon' variety Tur (pigeon pea) fell by Rs 250 per quintal, closing the week at Rs 9,600 per quintal.

Due to increased selling by exporters and weaker export demand, the price of Burma Tur saw a decline of $15 per tonne this week, with the price of 'Burma Lemon' Tur settling at $1,010 per tonne by the weekend.

Influenced by the price decline at the ports and persistent sluggish demand, prices for 'Lemon' Tur in Delhi dropped by Rs 200 per quintal, while 'Desi' (domestic) Tur saw a decline of Rs 100 per quintal. Consequently, by the weekend, the price for 'Lemon' Tur stood at Rs 9,900 per quintal, and 'Desi' Tur at Rs 10,800–10,900 per quintal.

Due to increased selling by stockists and weaker demand from pulse millers, prices of *tur* (pigeon pea) in Maharashtra declined by ₹200–300 per quintal this week. By the end of the week, prices stood at ₹9,500–10,600 in Solapur, ₹10,550–10,650 in Akola, ₹10,600–10,800 in Latur, ₹10,650–10,750 in Nagpur, ₹9,700 in Barshi, ₹9,600–10,700 in Hinganghat, and ₹10,100–10,300 per quintal in Ahmednagar.

With demand remaining subdued, *tur* prices in Karnataka fell by ₹200–300 per quintal this week. By the weekend, prices were recorded at ₹10,800–11,600 in Gulbarga, ₹9,559–10,202 in Raichur, ₹8,600–9,888 in Bidar, ₹9,600–10,009 in Talikote, and ₹10,259–11,300 per quintal in Yadgir.

Amidst persistent buying from pulse millers, *tur* prices in Madhya Pradesh saw a decline of ₹150–300 per quintal this week. By the end of the week, prices stood at ₹10,700–10,800 in Katni, ₹7,000–10,000 in Jabalpur, ₹8,000–9,600 in Pipariya, and ₹8,250–9,600 per quintal in Kareli.

Due to a broad-based decline and sluggish demand, prices for *tuvar* (pigeon pea) in Raipur fell by Rs 200 per quintal this week, settling at Rs 10,500–10,800 per quintal by the end of the week. In Kanpur, *tuvar* prices also saw a decline of Rs 100 per quintal, closing the week at Rs 8,400 per quintal.

Reflecting the decline in *tuvar* prices and weakened demand, *tuvar* dal prices dropped by Rs 200 per quintal during the current week. By the end of the week, prices stood as follows: Delhi (split) at Rs 14,725–14,525, Katni (split) at Rs 13,700–13,900, Akola at Rs 14,600–15,800, Latur (split) at Rs 15,100–15,300, Gulbarga (split) at Rs 14,000–15,000, and Kanpur (split) at Rs 13,500–13,600 per quintal.