Strong demand and limited stock drive a ₹150 rise in chana (gram) prices in Delhi.

Chana prices in the domestic market have shown an upward trend, driven by rising demand from pulse mills and limited availability. Following a recent decline, the market has staged a recovery.

The market is also finding support from the fact that NAFED and NCCF have declined to accept tenders for chana at lower price points.

Furthermore, imports from Australia and Tanzania have become costlier, which has impacted the competitiveness of imported stock. Meanwhile, the remaining stock of indigenous (desi) chana in the mandis (agricultural markets) is reported to be limited, and most pulse mills also lack sufficient inventory.

Demand for chana dal (split gram) and besan (gram flour) is expected to remain robust, given the upcoming festive season. Limited availability, the refusal of government agencies to accept low-priced tenders, and expensive imports are likely to continue supporting chana prices. Due to strong demand, chana prices in the Delhi market rose by ₹150 per quintal today.

With this increase, prices for chana from the Madhya Pradesh region reached ₹7,500–₹7,525 per quintal, while those from the Rajasthan region reached ₹7,550–₹7,575 per quintal. Similarly, chana prices have also trended upward in other major agricultural markets.