Mumbai: During the current week, the Tur (Pigeon Pea) market witnessed a mixed trend, characterized by alternating phases of rise and decline. Due to the persistence of limited demand, a clear upward trajectory in prices failed to materialize. Weak buying activity in the market prevented prices from stabilizing, causing them to hover within a narrow range. According to traders, the demand for Tur dal (split pigeon peas) has not met expectations; consequently, procurement by Tur dal millers has also remained restricted. Millers are currently purchasing only to meet their immediate requirements, thereby preventing the emergence of a strong bullish sentiment in the market. As a result of this subdued demand, trading activity in several *mandis* (wholesale markets) has remained sluggish. However, market experts suggest that the Tur market may receive some support in the near future. Specifically, expectations are high regarding an acceleration in the pace of government procurement (under the MSP scheme) for Tur, particularly in Maharashtra. If government agencies actively ramp up their procurement efforts, the market could find strong support at lower price levels within the producing *mandis*. An increase in government procurement would also enhance the likelihood of farmers securing better prices, potentially leading to greater price stability in the market. For the time being, the direction of the Tur market will depend on the prevailing demand conditions, the volume of arrivals in the *mandis*, and the pace of government procurement.

In the Mumbai market, prices for African Tur showed no significant fluctuation, largely due to increased selling pressure from importers combined with persistently sluggish consumer demand. With overall market demand remaining weak, trading activity was confined to a narrow band; consequently, by the end of the week, prices remained stable at the following levels (per quintal): Mozambique White at ₹6,650–₹6,700; Gajri at ₹6,450–₹6,500; Matwara at ₹6,350–₹6,400; Malawi at ₹5,900–₹5,950; and Sudan at ₹7,950–₹8,000. Conversely, in the Chennai market, demand for 'Tur Lemon' variety was observed to be relatively robust. Prices remained firm in the region due to increased buying activity by millers and traders. Driven by improved demand, the price of 'Tur Lemon' in Chennai witnessed a rise of ₹200 per quintal, pushing its rate to ₹8,050 per quintal by the weekend.

Benefiting from a recovery in export demand, the price of Burmese Tur recorded an improvement of $5 per ton this week, bringing the rate to $885 per ton by the weekend.

Due to improved demand, both 'Tur Lemon' and 'Desi Tur' in Delhi saw an increase of ₹50 per quintal during the current week. Following this upward revision, prices at the weekend settled at ₹8,200 per quintal for 'Lemon' and ₹8,350–₹8,450 per quintal for 'Desi' varieties.

With demand from pulse millers remaining subdued, prices for Maharashtra Tur witnessed fluctuations of ₹100 per quintal this week. Consequently, by the weekend, prices settled at ₹7,500–₹8,350 in Solapur, ₹8,100–₹8,150 in Akola, ₹8,000–₹8,125 in Latur, ₹7,950–₹8,025 in Nagpur, ₹6,800–₹7,700 in Barshi, and ₹7,500–₹8,000 per quintal in Udgir.

Due to continued weak buying activity, prices for Karnataka Tur recorded a decline of ₹75–₹150 per quintal during the current week. Following this decline, prices at the weekend stood at ₹7,800–₹8,450 in Gulbarga, ₹7,447–₹8,091 in Raichur, ₹5,666–₹8,472 in Bidar, and ₹6,509–₹8,039 per quintal in Talikot.

Due to limited demand from dal millers, a decline of ₹50–100 per quintal was observed in the prices of *Tur* (pigeon pea) in Madhya Pradesh this week. Following this decline, prices at the weekend settled at ₹8,000–8,100 per quintal in Katni, ₹5,000–7,650 in Jabalpur, ₹5,500–7,750 in Pipariya, and ₹6,700–8,128 in Kareli.

Impacted by a broad-based market downturn and persistently weak demand, *Tur* prices in Raipur witnessed a decline of ₹50 per quintal this week, settling at ₹8,050–8,300 per quintal by the weekend. Similarly, *Tur* prices in Kanpur also saw a decline of ₹50 per quintal this week, with prices closing the week at ₹7,250–7,300 per quintal.

Despite an improvement in demand, *Tur Dal* (split pigeon pea) prices recorded a decline of ₹100–200 per quintal during the current week. Following this decline, prices at the weekend stood at ₹11,750–12,550 per quintal for Delhi *Fatka*, ₹11,700–11,900 for Katni *Fatka*, ₹11,400–12,600 for Akola, ₹12,200–12,400 for Latur *Fatka*, ₹11,200–12,000 for Gulbarga *Fatka*, and ₹10,900–11,000 for Kanpur *Fatka*.