Pulses Market Outlook
12-Aug-2025 12:16 PM
Pulses Market Outlook
★ Festival demand to boost chana prices; tur and urad also likely to see gains
Chana
★ Chana prices may rise in the near term due to festive demand. Demand for chana dal and besan is expected to strengthen further in September, which could provide upward momentum to prices. However, stocks held by traders and farmers may limit sharp gains. Imports of yellow peas are expected to begin in the medium term.
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Tur (Pigeon Pea)
★ Tur prices may see a slight rise in the near term due to lower domestic arrivals and reduced imports. The Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation’s tender to purchase 60,000 tonnes of tur or Canadian lentils for October–December delivery could boost short-term buying interest. With domestic arrivals slowing, dependence on tur imports from Myanmar is likely to continue until October. Fresh shipments from African countries are expected to arrive in September.
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Urad (Black Gram)
★ Urad prices are expected to rise in the near term due to tight supplies and damage to the kharif crop. Heavy rains in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh have damaged sown crops, while other urad-growing regions are facing dry spells. Sowing has also been weaker than last year. Imports from Myanmar are ongoing.
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Masoor (Lentil)
★ Masoor prices are also expected to rise due to festive demand and lower imports. While crop conditions in Australia and Canada are generally good, Canada’s red lentil production may be lower than last year. Exports from both countries to India will start from October, by which time festive demand will likely begin to weaken.
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Peas
★ Pea imports have fallen sharply. Canada’s new crop will start arriving in October, but until then, demand from port and stock inventories could support prices.
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Moong (Green Gram)
★ Good rainfall has boosted sowing in Rajasthan, with favourable weather supporting the crop. Higher production could put pressure on prices. However, moong has the highest MSP among pulses, and government procurement, once it begins, is expected to provide price support.
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Overall
★ There is a strong likelihood of price increases in pulses until September.
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This report is for informational purposes only I-Grain India does not take any responsibility for profits or losses and does not promote any specific market movement (bullish or bearish). *Please make decisions based on your own judgment and understanding.