New Delhi. Prices of Tur trended downwards during the current week due to a lack of buying interest. With demand for Tur dal remaining weak, dal millers are limiting their purchases to immediate requirements, causing the market to trade within a narrow range. The market is failing to receive the expected support due to subdued consumer demand; consequently, prices are witnessing continuous fluctuations, and most buyers are currently adopting a cautious stance. However, Tur sowing in major producing states like Maharashtra and Karnataka is lagging behind last year's figures. Additionally, market arrivals in producing regions remain limited, making a significant drop in prices unlikely for the time being. According to market analysts, demand for Tur dal is expected to improve during the upcoming festive season. If demand rises while arrivals remain restricted, a modest recovery in Tur prices could be seen in the coming days. Government data indicates that Tur has been sown across 37.53 lakh hectares so far, compared to 40.14 lakh hectares during the same period last year. Thus, the acreage for Tur in the current season is trailing by 2.41 lakh hectares compared to the corresponding period last year. Prices of African Tur in Mumbai fell by ₹100 per quintal over the week due to increased selling by importers and persistent weak demand. By the weekend, prices stood at ₹6,000–6,050 per quintal for Mozambique White, ₹5,900–5,950 for Gajri, ₹5,800–5,850 for Matwara, ₹5,650 for Malawi, and ₹8,000–8,050 for Sudan varieties. Similarly, 'Lemon' Tur prices in Chennai recorded a decline of ₹125 per quintal, settling at ₹7,750–7,775 per quintal by the weekend.

Prices of Burma Tur saw a softening of $5 per tonne this week due to increased selling by exporters and sluggish export demand; consequently, prices stood at $845 per tonne by the weekend.

Due to sluggish buying, a decline of ₹125 per quintal was recorded in Delhi Tur (Lemon and Desi varieties) during the week; by the weekend, prices settled at ₹8,050 per quintal for Lemon and ₹8,300–₹8,350 per quintal for Desi.

Prices of Maharashtra Tur fell by ₹100–₹200 per quintal this week due to increased selling by stockists and weak demand from pulse millers. By the weekend, prices stood at: Solapur ₹7,400–₹8,100, Akola ₹8,250–₹8,300, Latur ₹7,900–₹8,000, Nagpur ₹8,300–₹8,350, Barshi ₹7,100–₹7,500, Hinganghat ₹7,600–₹8,480, and Ahmednagar ₹7,900–₹8,100 per quintal.

A decline of ₹200–₹300 per quintal was recorded in Karnataka Tur prices this week due to weak buying; by the weekend, prices stood at: Gulbarga ₹7,700–₹8,200, Raichur ₹6,569, Bidar ₹7,646–₹8,222, and Talikot ₹6,820–₹7,711 per quintal.

Due to weak buying interest from pulse millers, prices of Tur (pigeon pea) in Madhya Pradesh saw a decline of ₹100–200 per quintal this week. By the weekend, prices stood at ₹8,200–8,300/quintal in Katni, ₹5,000–7,300/quintal in Jabalpur, ₹6,000–7,400/quintal in Pipariya, and ₹6,600–7,490/quintal in Kareli.

Impacted by a broad-based decline and sluggish demand, Tur prices in Raipur dropped by ₹100 per quintal this week, settling at ₹8,300–8,550/quintal by the weekend. Similarly, Kanpur Tur prices also fell by ₹100 per quintal, closing the week at ₹7,300/quintal.

Reflecting the decline in raw Tur prices and sluggish demand, Tur Dal prices recorded a drop of ₹100–200 per quintal during the week. By the weekend, prices stood at: Delhi Phatka ₹11,775–12,275/quintal, Katni Phatka ₹11,150–11,450/quintal, Akola ₹11,100–12,500/quintal, Latur Phatka ₹12,000–12,200/quintal, Gulbarga Phatka ₹11,400–12,000/quintal, and Kanpur Phatka ₹11,700–11,800/quintal.