Weekly Review - Tur (Pigeon Pea)

New Delhi. A lack of demand in the domestic market has led to a downward trend in Tur prices this week. With demand for Tur dal remaining weak, buying by pulse millers has been limited, failing to provide sufficient support to the market. Purchases are currently being made strictly on an as-needed basis, as millers show little interest in large-scale procurement due to sluggish consumption of the pulse. Consequently, conditions remain unfavorable for any rise in Tur prices. Meanwhile, increased selling by importers—offering Tur sourced from African nations and Myanmar—has exerted additional pressure on the market. The availability and rising sales of imported Tur are intensifying competition within the domestic market. With weak demand compounded by increased selling from importers, the prospects for a price recovery remain limited. However, the selling pressure on domestic (indigenous) Tur is relatively weaker compared to the imported variety. While limited selling of domestic Tur may provide some price support, it is difficult to anticipate a significant market rally based solely on supply-side dynamics. Unless demand from pulse millers improves and overall market consumption picks up, a strong bullish sentiment for domestic Tur is unlikely to emerge.

Due to increased selling by importers and persistent weak demand, prices for African Tur in the Mumbai market fell by Rs 100–150 per quintal over the course of the week. By the end of the week, prices stood as follows: Mozambique White at ₹7,950–₹8,500 per quintal, Gajri at ₹7,850–₹8,400 per quintal, Matwara at ₹7,800–₹8,200 per quintal, Malawi at ₹7,200–₹7,950 per quintal, and Sudan at ₹10,000 per quintal. Similarly, in Chennai, the price of 'Lemon' variety Tur (pigeon pea) declined by ₹100 per quintal, settling at ₹9,500 per quintal by the end of the week.

Due to increased selling by exporters and weakened export demand, the price of Burma Tur fell by $25 per tonne this week, with the price of the 'Burma Lemon' variety reaching $985 per tonne by the weekend.

Influenced by the decline at the ports and persistent sluggish demand, prices for Tur in the Delhi market saw a drop of ₹100 per quintal for the 'Lemon' variety and ₹150 per quintal for the 'Desi' (indigenous) variety. Consequently, by the end of the week, the 'Lemon' variety was priced at ₹9,900 per quintal, while the 'Desi' variety stood at ₹10,650–₹10,750 per quintal. Maharashtra

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, ₹10,350–10,450 in Akola, ₹10,400–10,525 in Latur, ₹10,400–10,500 in Nagpur, ₹9,500 in Barshi, ₹9,600–10,400 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 ₹10,800–11,400 in Gulbarga, ₹7,100–10,300 in Raichur, ₹9,062–9,555 in Bidar, ₹9,411–9,800 in Talikoti, and ₹9,819–10,451 per quintal in Yadgir.

Due to weak buying interest from pulse millers, *tur* prices in Madhya Pradesh saw a decline of ₹150–200 per quintal this week. By the end of the week, prices stood at ₹10,500–10,600 in Katni, ₹7,000–9,500 in Jabalpur, ₹8,000–9,400 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 300 per quintal this week, settling at Rs 10,200–10,500 per quintal by the weekend. In Kanpur, *tuvar* prices also saw a decrease of Rs 200 per quintal, ending the week at Rs 8,200 per quintal.

Reflecting the decline in *tuvar* prices and weakened demand, *tuvar* dal prices dropped by Rs 150–300 per quintal during the current week. By the weekend, prices stood as follows: Delhi *phatka* (split) at Rs 14,200–15,300, Katni *phatka* at Rs 13,600–13,800, Akola at Rs 14,200–15,300, Latur *phatka* at Rs 14,900–15,100, Gulbarga *phatka* at Rs 14,000–15,000, and Kanpur *phatka* at Rs 13,300–13,400 per quintal.