Moth remains weak on subdued demand

In restricted activity, moth prices fell further by Rs 100 per quintal in the wholesale pulses market today on subdued demand against adequate stocks. 

Traders said sluggish demand against sufficient stocks position mainly kept pressure on the moth prices. 

In the national capital, Moth fell further by Rs 100 to Rs 1,900-2,200 per quintal.

Following are today's quotations in Rs per quintal:

Urad 3,950-4,350, Urad chilka (local) 4,850-5,250, best 5,350-5,850, Dhoya 5,300-5,400, Moong 4,000-5,000, Dal moong chilka local 5,000-5,400, Moong Dhoya local 5,300-5,500 and best quality 5,900-6,100

Masoor small 3,050-3,250, bold 3,200-3,450, Dal Masoor local 3,600-3,700, best quality 3,900-4,200, Malka local 3,500-3,550, best 3,650-3,750, Moth 1,900-2,200, Arhar 3,500-4,000, dal arhar dara 5,050-5,450

Gram 2,225-2,250, gram dal (local) 2,500-2,515, best quality 2,600-2,700, besan (35 kg) Shakti bhog 1,150, Rajdhani 1,150, Rajmah chitra Pune 3,400-3,800, China 3,500-4,000, red 3,750-3,850

kabli gram small 4,700-6,200, dabra 2,700-2,800, imported 4,700-5,100, lobia 4,500-5,000, peas white 2,100-2,200 and green 2,250-2,450