Weekly Review - Tur (Pigeon Pea)

New Delhi. Tur prices trended lower this week, pressured by selling at higher price levels and subdued demand. However, trading activity remained limited as many agricultural markets (mandis) were closed for the festive holidays, which in turn contained the downward pressure on prices. Sporadic arrivals of the new Tur crop have begun in the markets of Karnataka. Meanwhile, the condition of this year’s Tur crop is reported to be poor due to a weak monsoon, raising concerns that domestic production may fall short of last year’s levels. Given the prospect of limited production, Tur prices could find support in the coming days. In an effort to keep rising Tur prices in check, Ms. Nidhi Khare, Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs, held a meeting with key importers and trade associations involved in the pulses sector. During the meeting, she directed all traders to accurately declare their stock holdings on the government portal—a mandatory requirement. She emphasized that since the festive season has concluded, there should be no justification for sharp increases in pulse prices. Traders were also advised to release their stocks into the market regularly rather than hoarding them. Separately, the Government of Tamil Nadu has announced the imposition of stock limits on Tur, effective until January 2027. Under these regulations, a limit of 200 metric tonnes has been set for wholesalers, while retailers are restricted to 5 metric tonnes. Millers, meanwhile, are permitted to hold stocks equivalent to their production over the last three months or 25 percent of their annual production capacity. Overall, the prospect of weak domestic production and limited arrivals of the new crop are factors likely to support the Tur market. However, government oversight, the imposition of stock limits, and increased pressure on importers may temper any significant price surge. Market direction is expected to become clearer once trading activity in the mandis returns to normal in the coming week. In Chennai, weak buying interest led to a decline of Rs 150 per quintal in the price of 'Lemon' variety Tur (pigeon pea), bringing it to Rs 9,750 per quintal. Meanwhile, prices for African Tur remained stable, showing little fluctuation throughout the week.

Due to a slowdown in selling by exporters and strong export demand, the price of Burma Tur saw an increase of $5 per tonne, reaching $1,085 per tonne by the end of the week.

Influenced by the price decline at the ports and persistent weak demand, prices for both 'Lemon' and domestic (desi) Tur in Delhi fell by Rs 200 per quintal. By the weekend, the price for the 'Lemon' variety stood at Rs 10,050 per quintal, while the domestic variety was priced between Rs 10,800 and Rs 10,900 per quintal.

Increased selling pressure and weak demand from pulse millers led to a decline of Rs 150–300 per quintal in Tur prices across Maharashtra. By the end of the week, prices were as follows: Solapur Rs 9,500–10,800, Akola Rs 10,600–10,700, Latur Rs 10,700–10,800, Nagpur Rs 10,650–10,800, Barshi Rs 9,500, Hinganghat Rs 9,500–10,700, and Ahmednagar Rs 10,200–10,400 per quintal.

Due to weak demand, prices of Tur (pigeon pea) in Karnataka saw a decline of Rs 200–300 per quintal this week. By the end of the week, prices stood at Rs 10,500–11,600 per quintal in Gulbarga, Rs 9,199–10,059 in Raichur, Rs 9,541–10,488 in Bidar, and Rs 10,438–11,401 in Talikot.

Due to sluggish buying by pulse millers, Tur prices in Madhya Pradesh fell by Rs 100–150 per quintal this week. By the weekend, prices were Rs 10,700–10,750 per quintal in Katni, Rs 5,000–9,700 in Jabalpur, Rs 8,000–9,400 in Pipariya, and Rs 7,200–9,701 in Kareli.

Reflecting a broad downward trend and persistent sluggish demand, Tur prices in Raipur dropped by Rs 200 per quintal this week, settling at Rs 10,700–11,000 per quintal by the weekend. In Kanpur, Tur prices also declined by Rs 100 per quintal, reaching Rs 8,700 per quintal by the end of the week.

Due to the decline in Tur (pigeon pea) prices and weakened demand, prices for Tur dal fell by ₹100–200 per quintal during the current week. By the end of the week, prices stood at ₹14,400–15,100 per quintal in Delhi, ₹13,950–14,150 in Katni, ₹14,500–15,600 in Akola, ₹15,200–15,400 in Latur, ₹14,600–15,600 in Gulbarga, and ₹14,000–14,100 in Kanpur.