Tur Dal Production Estimated to Fall by 25% in Karnataka and Vidarbha

27-Jan-2026 09:11 PM

Nagpur:  In Karnataka and Maharashtra, two of the country's top producing states, this important pulse crop is showing signs of significant damage due to the impact of natural calamities during the current season.

According to a leading analyst, production in Karnataka is likely to be only 60 percent of the normal yield, meaning a sharp decline of up to 40 percent.

The analyst further stated that while the crop condition in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra was initially quite good, it deteriorated due to cold and frost in December.

Considering this, the combined production of tur dal in Karnataka and Vidarbha is expected to decrease by up to 25 percent.

According to the analyst, heavy rains after sowing in Karnataka, followed by continued rainfall even after the monsoon, led to excessive moisture in the soil, which proved detrimental to the tur dal crop. In the Vidarbha region, tur dal production was initially projected to be encouraging.

According to trade analysts, the strengthening dollar is impacting tur dal imports. The value of one US dollar has risen to over 92 rupees, making imports from Myanmar and African countries more expensive.

Upon receiving news of reduced production in India, supplying countries may increase their export offer prices for tur dal. There is insufficient supply of both new and old stock in domestic markets.

Given the lower arrivals compared to last year, traders and dal millers are purchasing significant quantities of tur dal from farmers.

Meanwhile, the government agency NAFED is also making necessary preparations to purchase tur dal. In some parts of Maharashtra, the retail price of tur dal has again jumped to Rs 140-150 per kg. Prices are also rising in Karnataka. A significant decline in prices in the near future seems unlikely.