Chennai: Urad prices witnessed a modest recovery during the current week, driven by an improvement in demand. However, the market rally remained limited, as domestic supplies and the availability of imported stock continued to be substantial. Sowing of Urad during the ongoing summer season has exceeded that of the previous year. Arrivals of the summer crop have also commenced in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, leading to a gradual increase in Urad availability within the producing *mandis* (markets). Offtake of Urad dal remains limited at present, prompting dal mills to restrict their purchases strictly to immediate requirements. Furthermore, the continued arrival of regular shipments of imported Urad ensures that market supply remains adequate. According to market experts, despite it being a peak consumption season, demand for Urad dal remains weaker than anticipated. Consequently, the likelihood of any significant upward surge in the domestic market appears low for the time being. Driven by limited selling pressure from importers and an improvement in demand, Urad prices in Chennai recorded a recovery of ₹50 per quintal this week; following this correction, prices settled at ₹7,925 per quintal for FAQ (Fair Average Quality) grade and ₹8,550 per quintal for SQ (Superior Quality) grade. Similarly, Urad prices in Mumbai witnessed an increase of ₹50 per quintal this week, closing the week at ₹7,950 per quintal.

Due to increased selling pressure from exporters and persistently sluggish export demand, Burma Urad prices witnessed a decline of $10 per tonne for both FAQ and SQ grades during the current week. Following this decline, prices at the week's end stood at $820 per tonne for FAQ grade and $900 per tonne for SQ grade.

Supported by positive trends at the ports and an improvement in demand, Urad prices in Delhi recorded a recovery of ₹50–₹75 per quintal this week. Following this correction, prices at the weekend settled at ₹8,250–₹8,275 per quintal for FAQ (Fair Average Quality) grade and ₹8,850 per quintal for SQ (Superior Quality) grade.

Driven by increased buying activity, Urad (Black Gram) prices in Madhya Pradesh witnessed a rise of ₹100–₹200 per quintal during the current week. With this upward trend, prices at the weekend reached ₹5,000–₹9,000 per quintal in Jabalpur, ₹5,600–₹7,502 in Kareli, ₹6,800–₹7,400 in Damoh, and ₹6,500–₹8,500 in Indore.

Due to heightened demand from stockists and pulse millers, Urad prices in Maharashtra recorded an increase of ₹100–₹200 per quintal this week. By the weekend, prices stood at ₹8,300 per quintal in Akola, ₹4,000–₹7,200 in Latur, ₹7,300–₹8,300 in Jalgaon, ₹5,000–₹7,000 in Barshi, and ₹4,500–₹7,500 in Ahmednagar.

Spurred by increased buying, Urad prices in the Krishna District and Vijayawada recorded a rise of ₹50 per quintal this week. Following this upward movement, prices at the weekend settled at ₹8,200 per quintal in the Krishna District and ₹8,200 per quintal in Vijayawada. Similarly, Urad prices in Rajasthan also witnessed an increase of ₹100 per quintal this week, with prices at the weekend reaching ₹7,400–₹8,400 per quintal in Jaipur and ₹5,500–₹8,000 per quintal in Kota.

Due to continued limited demand, fluctuations ranging from ₹100 to ₹200 per quintal were recorded in Urad Dal prices this week. By the end of the week, prices settled at ₹9,750–₹11,200 per quintal in Delhi; ₹9,600–₹10,600 in Bhatapara; ₹8,900–₹11,100 in Jalgaon; ₹8,900–₹9,800 in Meerut; and ₹9,800–₹13,500 in Indore.