New Arrivals, Weak Demand to Pressure Chickpea and Black Gram Prices

17-Feb-2026 10:44 AM

Mumbai. Continued regular imports from abroad and the start of new arrivals of the Rabi crop are expected to increase the supply and availability of chickpea and black gram, along with other pulses, in the domestic market.

On the other hand, weak demand is being observed, which may further pressure prices in the near future. Regarding pigeon pea (tuvar), its prices are expected to fluctuate slightly, but overall sentiment remains bearish. New lentil and pea stocks are also expected to arrive soon.

According to the weekly report of the India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), a leading trade organization, prices of chickpea and black gram are under pressure due to good arrivals and limited demand from pulse mills. Prices of pigeon pea may also face some pressure, but a significant decline in prices is unlikely due to the high cost of imports. However, these three pulses are regularly imported.

According to the association's report, the supply of new chickpeas has already begun in the markets of Maharashtra and Gujarat. Domestic chickpea production is expected to improve this year compared to last year, primarily due to an increase in the area under cultivation and favorable weather in some states, which is expected to increase the average yield.

Arrivals of new chickpeas are expected to pick up in Maharashtra from the last week of February, while new chickpeas will also begin arriving in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh after Holi. Arrivals of new chickpeas will begin in many markets in the first week of March.

Demand for chickpea dal and gram flour remains weak, and therefore, dal millers are purchasing only enough to meet their immediate needs.