Chennai: Driven by a recovery in demand, Urad prices recorded a modest improvement during the current week. However, the market rally remained limited, as the availability of both domestic supplies and imported stock remained consistent. Sowing of Urad during the current summer season has been higher compared to the previous year. Arrivals of the summer crop have also commenced in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, leading to increased pressure from fresh arrivals in key producer markets—an impact that is now visible in prices. According to market experts, the uptake of Urad dal remains limited at present; consequently, dal mills are procuring only as per their immediate requirements. On the other hand, market supply remains adequate due to the continued arrival of regular shipments of imported Urad. Traders note that despite it being a peak consumption season, demand for Urad dal remains weaker than anticipated. For this reason, the likelihood of any major upward surge in the domestic market appears low for the time being. Supported by limited selling pressure from importers and an improvement in demand, Chennai Urad prices recorded a recovery of ₹50–100 per quintal this week. By the weekend, prices settled at ₹7,950 per quintal for FAQ (Fair Average Quality) Urad and ₹8,700 per quintal for SQ (Superior Quality) Urad. Similarly, Mumbai Urad prices also registered an increase of ₹50 per quintal this week, reaching ₹7,950 per quintal by the weekend.

Driven by increased buying activity, Urad prices in Madhya Pradesh witnessed a rise of ₹100–200 per quintal during the current week. With this upward trend, prices at the week's close stood at ₹5,000–8,400 per quintal in Jabalpur, ₹4,500–7,801 in Kareli, ₹7,400–7,900 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 end of the week, prices reached ₹8,300 per quintal in Akola; ₹4,000–7,200 in Latur; ₹7,300–8,300 in Jalgaon; ₹5,000–7,500 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 ₹100–150 per quintal this week. Consequently, prices at the week's close settled at ₹8,350 per quintal in the Krishna District and ₹8,300 per quintal in Vijayawada. Similarly, Urad prices in Rajasthan also witnessed an increase of ₹100 per quintal this week, with prices at the week's end reaching ₹7,400–8,400 per quintal in Jaipur and ₹5,500–8,100 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.