News Capsule/न्यूज कैप्सूल: Pigeon Pea (Tur) Market Update: Domestic Prices Firm, Burma Rates Rise
04-Oct-2025 12:48 PM
Pigeon Pea (Tur) Market Update: Domestic Prices Firm, Burma Rates Rise
MSP: ₹8,000 per quintal
★ Compared to last week, pigeon pea (tur/arhar) prices have strengthened by ₹50 to ₹200 per quintal in most mandis. Prices also show improvement compared to the August 2025 average levels.
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Domestic Market Status (04 Oct vs 27 Sept):
Latur Maruti: ₹6,800 (+₹200)
Akola: ₹6,900 (+₹200)
Solapur: ₹6,650 (+₹50)
Mumbai Lemon: ₹6,300 (+₹175)
Chennai Lemon: ₹6,300 (+₹150)
Mumbai Mozambique: ₹5,350 (No change)
★ Compared to the August 2025 average, Latur Maruti is up by ₹180, Akola by ₹100, Mumbai Lemon by ₹125, and Chennai Lemon by ₹125, while Mumbai Mozambique remains ₹300 lower.
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International Market (C&F $/MT):
★ Burma: $710 (+$47 w/w) — $15 higher than August average ($695)
★ Tanzania Matwara: $520 (Stable)
★ Domestic markets are witnessing steady to slightly firm trends.
★ Despite being below the MSP, the recent uptick indicates improved buying interest.
★ Burma prices continue to rise, while Tanzania rates remain unchanged.
★ Heavy rainfall in Karnataka and Maharashtra has damaged crops, leading to a firm tone in local markets. Production for the current year is estimated at 2.5–2.8 million tons.
★ Festive demand has also supported prices.
★ With domestic crop conditions affected, exporting nations have raised their quotes. Prices are likely to get further support before the arrival of the new crop.