New Delhi: The domestic Tur (Arhar) market witnessed an upward trend this week, driven by easing selling pressure at lower price levels and an improvement in demand. Arrivals of Arhar in producing markets remain below normal, while importers are also refraining from aggressive selling. Given the limited availability, the likelihood of a significant price drop in the near term appears low. The market is also finding support from the sluggish progress of the monsoon. Due to insufficient rainfall in several key producing states, Arhar sowing for the current Kharif season is lagging significantly behind last year's figures. According to government data, Tur has been sown across only 19.54 lakh hectares so far, compared to 28.03 lakh hectares during the same period last year—indicating a shortfall of 8.49 lakh hectares in the sown area. Anticipating a potential decline in production, stockists are avoiding aggressive selling and are releasing only limited quantities into the market. Traders believe that if the monsoon does not improve significantly in the coming days and the sowing deficit persists, concerns regarding domestic availability could intensify. Consequently, supported by limited stocks, restrained selling, and improved demand, Tur prices could see a further significant rise in the coming months. Prices of African Tur in Mumbai rose by ₹100–150 per quintal over the week due to subdued selling by importers and sustained demand. By the weekend, prices stood at ₹6,050–6,100 per quintal for Mozambique White, ₹5,950–6,000 for Gajri, ₹5,850 for Matwara, ₹5,600–5,650 for Malawi, and ₹8,200 for Sudan varieties. Similarly, in Chennai, the price of Lemon Tur surged by ₹250 per quintal, reaching ₹7,950 per quintal by the weekend.

Due to subdued selling by exporters and rising export demand, the price of Burma Tur increased by $10 per tonne this week, reaching $875 per tonne by the weekend.

Amidst sluggish buying, price fluctuations of ₹50 per quintal were recorded for both Delhi Lemon Tur and Desi Tur during the week; by the weekend, prices stood at ₹7,900 per quintal for Lemon Tur and ₹8,150–₹8,250 per quintal for Desi Tur.

Driven by weak selling pressure and improved demand from dal millers, Maharashtra Tur prices rose by ₹150–₹300 per quintal this week. By the weekend, prices were: Solapur ₹7,400–₹8,475; Akola ₹8,300–₹8,350; Latur ₹8,200–₹8,310; Nagpur ₹8,300–₹8,350; Barshi ₹7,500–₹8,000; Hinganghat ₹7,500–₹8,350; and Ahmednagar ₹8,000–₹8,200 per quintal.

Sustained buying interest led to a price increase of ₹200–₹400 per quintal for Karnataka Tur during the week. By the weekend, prices stood at: Gulbarga ₹8,200–₹8,800; Raichur ₹6,259–₹8,009; Bidar ₹7,174–₹8,409; and Talikot ₹6,100–₹7,901 per quintal.

Driven by increased buying from pulse millers, prices of *Tuvar* (pigeon pea) in Madhya Pradesh rose by ₹200–250 per quintal this week. By the weekend, prices stood at ₹8,250–8,350/quintal in Katni, ₹5,000–7,500 in Jabalpur, ₹5,500–7,300 in Pipariya, and ₹6,200–7,425 in Kareli.

Due to a broad market downturn and weak consumer demand, *Tuvar* prices in Raipur fell by ₹150 per quintal this week, settling at ₹8,000–8,250/quintal by the weekend. Similarly, *Tuvar* prices in Kanpur also saw a decline of ₹150 per quintal, closing the week at ₹7,250/quintal.

Supported by the rise in raw *Tuvar* prices and increased demand, *Tuvar Dal* prices recorded an increase of ₹300–400 per quintal during the week. By the weekend, prices stood at: Delhi *Phatka* ₹11,950–12,450, Katni *Phatka* ₹11,400–11,600, Akola ₹11,300–12,300, Latur *Phatka* ₹12,100–12,300, Gulbarga *Phatka* ₹11,700–12,600, and Kanpur *Phatka* ₹11,900–12,000 per quintal.