Weekly Review – Masoor (Red Lentils)
11-Apr-2026 08:49 PM
Masoor Market Softens; Prices Under Pressure Due to Rising Arrivals and Weak Demand
Mumbai: A downward trend was observed in the Masoor market during the current week. Prices softened due to increased selling pressure at higher levels and waning demand. The market remained under pressure throughout the week, and trading activity remained limited. Arrivals of new Masoor crops have begun to rise steadily in key producing markets (mandis), thereby intensifying supply-side pressure. Given the increasing availability, stockists and importers have also accelerated their selling, creating additional downward pressure on market prices. The market also failed to receive the expected support from the demand side; buying interest from pulse millers and traders remained limited, diminishing the prospects for a price recovery. Driven by increased selling by importers and weak demand, prices for imported Masoor softened by ₹50–75 per quintal this week. Following this decline, prices settled at ₹5,975–6,050 per quintal for Mundra (Canadian origin), ₹6,075 for Hazira, ₹6,200 for Container (Canadian origin), and ₹6,250 per quintal for Australian origin.
Canada
**Prospects for Increased Masoor Production in Canada; Stocks Likely to Reach Record Levels:** In Saskatchewan, the average yield for Masoor for the 2025 season has been revised upward to 30.5 bushels per acre, a development estimated to boost production by approximately 260,000 tonnes. Canada already holds substantial existing stocks of Masoor, and the new production is expected to augment these reserves further. Although exports are proceeding at a normal pace, there are indications that a record surplus stock could accumulate by the end of the marketing season (July 2026). Despite the arrival of new crops in Australia and India, Masoor prices in Canadian markets have not yet faced significant downward pressure.
Delhi
Due to increased selling by stockists and weakening buying interest, a decline of ₹100 per quintal in large Masur (red lentils) and ₹200 per quintal in small Masur was observed in Delhi during the current week. Consequently, by the weekend, prices settled at ₹7,400 per quintal for Small Kota, ₹8,000 for Bundi, ₹8,100 for Uttar Pradesh origin, and ₹6,750–₹6,775 for Desi Large varieties.
Madhya Pradesh
With increased availability in producing markets and subdued buying activity, a decline of ₹200–₹300 per quintal was recorded in Madhya Pradesh Masur prices this week. Following this decline, prices at the weekend stood at ₹5,800–₹6,100 in Ashoknagar, ₹6,000–₹6,300 in Bina, ₹6,000–₹6,500 in Ganj Basoda, ₹6,000–₹6,400 in Sagar, ₹6,000–₹6,800 in Damoh, ₹5,650 in Indore, ₹5,475–₹6,645 in Kareli, and ₹6,550 per quintal in Katni.
Uttar Pradesh
Due to sluggish demand, a decline of ₹200 per quintal in small Masur and ₹150 per quintal in large Masur prices was recorded in Uttar Pradesh during the current week. By the weekend, prices settled at ₹9,000 per quintal for Small Bareilly, ₹6,725–₹6,750 for Bold (Large) Bareilly, ₹6,000–₹6,200 for Bold Lalitpur, ₹7,800–₹8,300 for Small Lalitpur, and ₹6,000–₹6,250 per quintal in Orai.
Others
Impacted by a broad-based market downturn and persistently weak buying interest, a decline of ₹100 per quintal was observed in Bihar Masur prices this week. Consequently, by the weekend, prices stood at ₹6,550 per quintal in Barh, ₹6,450 in Khusrupur, and ₹6,550 in Mokama. Similarly, a decline of ₹150 per quintal was observed in Raipur Masoor prices this week, bringing the rates down to ₹6,300 per quintal by the end of the week.
Masoor Dal
Influenced by the decline in Masoor prices and weakening demand, Masoor Dal prices witnessed a drop of ₹100–200 per quintal during the current week. By the weekend, prices settled at ₹7,400–7,500 in Indore; ₹7,550–7,850 in Barh; ₹7,450–7,750 in Khusrupur; ₹7,550–7,850 in Mokama; ₹9,000 in Chandausi; and ₹7,750 per quintal in Hyderabad.