Mumbai: A downward trend persisted in the Tur market throughout the week. Prices remained under pressure due to mounting selling pressure and a lack of buying interest. Demand for Tur dal (split pigeon pea) has been relatively weak, resulting in sluggish buying by dal mills and preventing the emergence of a robust buying sentiment in the market. Demand remains subdued at both retail and wholesale levels. As the offtake of Tur dal has not reached expected levels, millers are limiting their purchases to immediate requirements. Consequently, buyer activity is restricted, and prices continue to soften. Another major factor exerting downward pressure on the market is the ample availability of imported Tur. The continuous supply of imported stock maintains supply-side pressure in the domestic market, preventing price support. However, market attention is now focused on the monsoon and the sowing of the new crop. Rainfall in Tur-producing regions has not been satisfactory so far. If the monsoon remains weak in the coming days, Tur sowing could be affected, potentially raising concerns about future supplies. Experts believe that a weak monsoon could trigger increased buying by stockists and dal mills. Such a scenario could strengthen market sentiment and lead to a rise in Tur prices. Currently, the market remains under pressure due to weak demand and sufficient availability, but weather conditions will determine the future trajectory. Prices of Mumbai African Tur fell by ₹50–100 per quintal during the week due to increased selling pressure from importers and weakening demand. By the weekend, prices stood at ₹6,100 per quintal for Mozambique White, ₹6,000 for Gajari, ₹5,800 for Matwara, ₹5,750 for Malawi, and ₹7,750 for Sudan varieties. Meanwhile, in the Chennai market, prices of 'Lemon' variety Tur (pigeon pea) saw a decline of ₹50 per quintal this week, settling at ₹7,550 per quintal by the weekend.

Due to sluggish export demand, prices of Burma Tur softened by $5 per tonne this week, closing at $835 per tonne by the weekend.

Impacted by the decline at ports and sluggish demand, prices of 'Lemon' Tur in Delhi fell by ₹25 per quintal and 'Desi' (local) Tur by ₹50 per quintal during the week; by the weekend, prices stood at ₹7,925 per quintal for 'Lemon' and ₹8,200–₹8,300 per quintal for 'Desi' varieties.

Weak demand from pulse millers led to a price drop of ₹50–₹100 per quintal for Maharashtra Tur this week. By the weekend, prices settled at ₹7,400–₹7,850 in Solapur, ₹7,950–₹8,050 in Akola, ₹7,600–₹7,700 in Latur, ₹7,950–₹8,025 in Nagpur, ₹7,500–₹7,700 in Barshi, ₹7,200–₹8,350 in Hinganghat, and ₹7,000–₹7,700 per quintal in Udgir.

Increased selling pressure and weak buying interest caused a decline of ₹25–₹50 per quintal in Karnataka Tur prices this week. By the weekend, prices stood at ₹7,400–₹8,000 in Gulbarga, ₹7,017–₹7,739 in Raichur, ₹7,400–₹7,878 in Bidar, and ₹6,226–₹7,719 per quintal in Talikot.

Due to sluggish buying by pulse millers, prices of *Tuvar* (pigeon pea) in Madhya Pradesh saw a decline of ₹50–100 per quintal this week. By the weekend, prices stood at ₹8,000–8,100/quintal in Katni, ₹5,000–7,000 in Jabalpur, ₹5,500–7,150 in Pipariya, and ₹5,000–7,100 in Kareli.

Impacted by a broad market downturn and weak consumer demand, *Tuvar* prices in Raipur dropped by ₹50 per quintal this week, settling at ₹7,900–8,150/quintal by the weekend. Similarly, *Tuvar* prices in Kanpur fell by ₹100 per quintal, closing the week at ₹7,400/quintal.

Reflecting the decline in raw *Tuvar* prices and subdued demand, *Tuvar* dal prices dropped by ₹100 per quintal during the week. By the weekend, prices were: Delhi *Phatka* ₹11,350–12,100, Katni *Phatka* ₹11,100–11,300, Akola ₹11,100–12,500, Latur *Phatka* ₹11,800–12,000, Gulbarga *Phatka* ₹11,400–12,100, and Kanpur *Phatka* ₹12,000–12,100 per quintal.