New Delhi: Tur prices in the domestic market maintained an upward trend throughout the week, driven by weak selling pressure and robust demand from pulse millers. Limited arrivals in producing markets have eased supply-side pressure, providing continuous support to prices. Due to a weak monsoon, Tur sowing during the current Kharif season is expected to be lower compared to last year. Furthermore, in areas where sowing did take place, crop conditions are reported to be unsatisfactory due to adverse weather, raising market concerns regarding future production. Anticipating a poor crop, stockists have increased their activity; expecting better prices, they are releasing limited stocks, which has further reduced availability in the markets. Meanwhile, buying by pulse millers remains strong; they are purchasing continuously to meet their requirements, often at higher prices due to the limited supply. Overall, the combination of weak arrivals, restricted selling, and strong demand from millers is fueling the rally in the Tur market. Monsoon conditions, the progress of the new crop, and market arrivals will play a pivotal role in determining the market's direction in the coming days. Prices of African Tur in Mumbai rose by ₹100–200 per quintal over the week as importer selling slowed and demand remained firm. By the weekend, prices stood at ₹6,900 per quintal for Mozambique White, ₹6,800 for Gajri, ₹6,500 for Matwara, ₹6,300 for Malawi, and ₹8,550–8,600 for Sudan varieties. Similarly, in Chennai, the price of Lemon Tur increased by ₹50 per quintal, reaching ₹8,250 per quintal by the weekend.

Prices of Burma Tur (pigeon pea) rose by $10 per tonne this week due to subdued selling by exporters and improved export demand, reaching $905 per tonne by the weekend.

Supported by the uptrend at ports and improved demand, prices for 'Tur Lemon' and 'Desi Tur' in Delhi rose by ₹100 and ₹150 per quintal, respectively, during the week; by the weekend, rates stood at ₹8,650 per quintal for Lemon and ₹9,050–₹9,100 per quintal for Desi varieties.

Prices of Maharashtra Tur increased by ₹100–₹200 per quintal this week, driven by reduced selling from stockists and sustained demand from dal millers. By the weekend, prices stood at ₹8,300–₹9,000 in Solapur, ₹8,950–₹9,100 in Akola, ₹9,000–₹9,050 in Latur, ₹9,000–₹9,150 in Nagpur, ₹8,200–₹8,800 in Barshi, ₹8,200–₹9,070 in Hinganghat, and ₹8,200–₹8,400 per quintal in Ahmednagar.

Karnataka Tur prices improved by ₹100 per quintal this week due to subdued selling and better buying interest. By the weekend, prices were ₹8,500–₹9,430 in Gulbarga, ₹7,191 in Raichur, ₹8,302–₹9,000 in Bidar, ₹7,500–₹8,300 in Talikot, and ₹7,100–₹7,189 in Yadgir per quintal.

Driven by increased buying from pulse millers, prices of Tur (pigeon pea) in Madhya Pradesh rose by ₹50–100 per quintal this week. By the weekend, rates stood at ₹8,950–9,050/quintal in Katni, ₹5,000–7,500 in Jabalpur, ₹5,500–7,600 in Pipariya, and ₹6,980–8,100 in Kareli.

Supported by a broad-based upward trend and sustained demand, Tur prices in Raipur increased by ₹150 per quintal this week, reaching ₹9,100–9,350/quintal by the weekend. Kanpur also saw a rise of ₹50 per quintal, with prices settling at ₹7,750/quintal at the end of the week.

Bolstered by the rise in raw Tur prices and improved demand, Tur Dal prices increased by ₹200–300 per quintal during the week. By the weekend, rates were ₹12,400–12,900/quintal for Delhi Phatka, ₹12,150–12,350 for Katni Phatka, ₹12,400–13,500 for Akola, ₹12,800–13,000 for Latur Phatka, ₹12,200–13,000 for Gulbarga Phatka, and ₹12,100–12,200 for Kanpur Phatka.