Prices of domestic Masoor improve due to rising demand
Masoor prices trended upwards during the current week, driven by improved demand and a slowdown in selling at lower price levels. The domestic market found support from limited availability at lower rates and increased demand from pulse mills. The global Masoor market is expected to remain stable to firm in the coming months. While Masoor production in Canada for the 2026-27 season is projected to drop by 27% to approximately 2.47 million tonnes, record production is anticipated in Australia. Canada reported a carry-over stock of 1.28 million tonnes at the start of the new season; however, trade analysts estimate the actual carry-over stock to be around 0.5 million tonnes. Based on this, the total availability in Canada for the 2026-27 season is estimated at around 3.33 million tonnes. Currently, harvesting remains to be completed on about 25% of the Masoor acreage in Canada. Consequently, the global supply scenario will become clearer once figures regarding actual crop yield and carry-over stocks are released. With limited selling by importers, prices of imported Masoor remained unchanged during the week; rates held steady at ₹5,950–₹6,025 per quintal (Mundra, vessel), ₹6,075 (Hazira), and ₹6,500 (Mumbai container, Canadian origin) and ₹6,400 (Mumbai container, Australian origin).
Delhi:
Due to limited buying by dal millers, prices for 'small' Masoor (lentil) in Delhi remained unchanged this week, whereas 'desi bold' (large) Masoor recorded a rise of ₹75 per quintal. By the weekend, prices stood at ₹7,450–7,475/quintal for 'small Kota', ₹8,300 for 'Bundi', ₹8,700–8,750 for 'Uttar Pradesh' variety, and ₹6,850 for 'desi bold'.
Madhya Pradesh:
Sluggish buying led to a decline of ₹100 per quintal in Masoor prices across Madhya Pradesh. By the weekend, prices settled at ₹5,800–6,200 in Ashoknagar, ₹6,100–6,400 in Bina, ₹6,000–6,350 in Ganjbasoda, ₹6,000–6,300 in Sagar, ₹6,000–6,400 in Damoh, ₹6,100 in Indore, ₹5,800–6,815 in Kareli, and ₹6,600 per quintal in Katni.
Uttar Pradesh:
Due to sluggish buying, prices in Uttar Pradesh fell by ₹300 per quintal for 'small' Masoor and ₹50 per quintal for 'bold' (large) Masoor this week. By the weekend, prices were ₹9,800 for 'small' and ₹6,750–6,775 for 'bold' varieties in Bareilly; ₹5,800–6,150 for 'bold' and ₹8,500–9,000 for 'small' varieties in Lalitpur; and ₹5,900–6,300 per quintal in Orai.
Other Markets:
Sluggish demand resulted in a price drop of ₹100 per quintal for Bihar Masoor this week; by the weekend, prices stood at ₹7,000 in Barh, ₹6,900 in Khusrupur, and ₹7,000 per quintal in Mokama. Meanwhile, a decline of ₹50 was recorded in Raipur Masoor prices, settling at ₹6,500 per quintal.
Masoor Dal:
Due to sluggish buying activity, there was no significant change in Masoor Dal prices during the current week. By the weekend, prices stood at ₹7,100/7,250 in Indore, ₹7,900/8,100 in Barh, ₹7,800/8,000 in Khusrupur, ₹7,900/8,100 in Mokama, ₹8,700 in Chandausi, and ₹7,550 per quintal in Hyderabad.
