New Delhi: The gram market remained subdued throughout the week. Buying by pulse mills came to a near-standstill due to increased selling pressure and weak demand for *chana dal* (split gram) and *besan* (gram flour), keeping prices under constant pressure. Following the rally seen last week, buyers refrained from purchasing at higher price points, and stockist activity remained limited. Prices in major markets stayed weak as the expected improvement in demand did not materialize. However, a slight uptick in inquiries towards the weekend led to a marginal market recovery, halting the pace of the decline. Gram arrivals in producing states' markets remain below normal, limiting the likelihood of a sharp market drop for now; low arrivals are providing price support at lower levels and maintaining market balance. Market experts believe that demand for *chana dal* and *besan* may gradually improve following the onset of the monsoon. Should consumer demand rise, gram prices could receive additional support. While the market may remain under pressure in the near term, indicators suggest a strengthening sentiment for the gram market in the medium term. Due to weak demand, Delhi gram prices fell by ₹75 per quintal this week. By the weekend, prices stood at ₹5,875–₹5,900 per quintal for 'Madhya Pradesh line' gram and ₹5,950–₹5,960 per quintal for 'Rajasthan line' gram.

Due to weak buying by pulse millers, gram prices in Rajasthan recorded a decline of ₹100–200 per quintal this week. By the weekend, prices stood at ₹4,800–5,550 in Jodhpur, ₹5,900 in Jaipur, ₹5,300–5,500 in Bikaner, ₹5,400–5,500 in Kishangarh, and ₹5,200–5,500 in Kota per quintal.

Driven by increased selling from stockists and subdued demand from pulse millers, gram prices in Maharashtra fell by ₹100–200 per quintal during the week. By the weekend, prices settled at ₹5,400–6,200 in Solapur, ₹5,850–6,000 in Latur, ₹6,075 in Akola, ₹6,050–6,075 in Nagpur, and ₹5,500–5,700 in Ahmednagar per quintal.

Due to sluggish buying activity, gram prices in Madhya Pradesh saw a decline of ₹50 per quintal this week. By the weekend, prices stood at ₹5,700–5,850 in Ashoknagar, ₹5,400–5,700 in Ganjbasoda, ₹5,500–5,700 in Sagar, ₹5,900–5,950 in Katni, and ₹6,000–6,100 in Indore per quintal.

Reflecting the impact of a broad-based decline and weak buying, gram prices in Kanpur dropped by ₹50 per quintal during the week, settling at ₹5,950 per quintal by the weekend. Similarly, gram prices in Raipur fell by ₹100 per quintal, closing the week at ₹6,000–6,100 per quintal.

Due to a persistent lack of buying interest, prices of Chana Dal softened by ₹25–50 per quintal during the week. By the weekend, rates stood at ₹6,900–7,200 in Delhi, ₹7,100–7,200 in Bhatapara, ₹7,200 in Katni, ₹7,100–7,300 in Gulbarga, ₹7,150–7,950 in Jalgaon, ₹6,700 in Jaipur, and ₹6,700–6,800 in Kanpur per quintal.