New Delhi. Chickpea prices remained firm during the current week due to reduced selling pressure at lower levels and increased buying activity. Continued demand from pulse millers and stockists is supporting the rising prices. Arrivals of chickpeas in producing markets remain relatively limited. In several major producing regions, farmers are observed to be holding back their stock, anticipating higher prices. On the other hand, the availability of imported chickpeas at ports also remains limited. Due to high import costs and logistical challenges, the pressure from cheaper imports in the market appears to be low for now. This is providing additional support to domestic chickpea prices. Regular demand from pulse mills and stockists continues. Especially considering the festive season and upcoming demand, pulse millers are prioritizing purchases at lower levels to meet their requirements. This has strengthened the buying sentiment in the market. Due to increased buying by pulse millers, Delhi chickpea prices saw an increase of Rs. 50 per quintal this week, and with this increase, the prices at the end of the week were Rs. 5850/5875 per quintal for Madhya Pradesh line and Rs. 5925/5950 per quintal for Rajasthan line.

Due to limited availability and weak selling by importers, imported chickpeas saw a rise of Rs. 75/100 per quintal this week. With this increase, the prices were Mumbai Tanzania Rs. 5525, Nhava Sheva Australia Rs. 5725, and Mundra Rs. 5625/5650 per quintal. Rajasthan

Due to increased buying, chickpea prices in Rajasthan saw an increase of Rs. 50-75 per quintal this week.  With this increase, prices at the end of the week were: Jodhpur Rs. 4700-5350, Jaipur Rs. 6000, Bikaner Rs. 5450-5500, Kishangarh Rs. 5000-5450, and Kota Rs. 5000-5450 per quintal.

Due to sustained demand from dal millers, chickpea prices in Maharashtra increased by Rs. 50-100 per quintal during the current week. With this increase, prices at the end of the week were: Solapur Rs. 5300-5900, Latur Rs. 5800-5900, Akola Rs. 5975, Nagpur Rs. 5950, and Ahmednagar Rs. 5600-5800 per quintal.

Due to improved buying, chickpea prices in Madhya Pradesh registered an increase of Rs. 100-175 per quintal this week. With this increase, prices at the end of the week were: Ashoknagar Rs. 5300-5500, Ganj Basoda Rs. 5200-5600, Sagar Rs. 5200-5600, Katni Rs. 6000-6050, and Indore Rs. 5800-6000 per quintal.

Supported by a general upward trend and increased buying, chickpea prices in Kanpur saw an increase of Rs. 150 per quintal during the current week, reaching Rs. 6050 per quintal at the end of the week. Similarly, Raipur chickpea prices also improved by Rs. 50 per quintal this week, reaching Rs. 5700-5900 per quintal at the end of the week.

Due to increased buying activity, the prices of chickpea dal rose by Rs. 100-150 per quintal during the current week.  With this increase, the prices at the end of the week were as follows: Delhi Rs. 6700-7000, Bhatapara Rs. 6950-7050, Katni Rs. 7100, Gulbarga Rs. 6800-7100, Jalgaon Rs. 7050-7450, Indore Rs. 7000, Jaipur Rs. 6775, and Kanpur Rs. 6650-6700 per quintal.