Urad, moong down on increased arrival, subdued demand

Urad and moong prices fell up to Rs 30 per quintal in the wholesale pulses market today owing to increased supplies amid slackened demand. 

Other pulses, however, held steady in the absence of worthwhile buying activity. Traders said besides increased arrivals, subdued demand from local parties also kept pressure on the urad and moong prices. 

In the national capital, urad and urad chilka (local) fell by Rs 20 each to Rs 3,830-4,230 and Rs 4,680-5,080 per quintal, respectively. 

Moong and moong chilka also showed weakness and fell by Rs 30 each to Rs 3,950-4,950 and Rs 4,970-5,370 per quintal, respectively.

Following are today's quotations per quintal:

Urad 3,830-4,230, Urad chilka (local) 4,680-5,080, best 5,300-5,800, Dhoya 5,150-5,250, Moong 3,950-4,950, Dal moong chilka local 4,970-5,370, Moong Dhoya local 5,300-5,500 and best quality 5,900-6,100

Masoor small 2,700-2,900, bold 2,850-3,100, Dal Masoor local 3,200-3,300, best quality 3,500-3,800, Malka local 3,300-3,350, best 3,450-3,550, Moth 1,600-1,900, Arhar 3,150-3,650, dal arhar dara 4,750-5,150

Gram 2,625-2,650, gram dal (local) 3,125-3,140, best quality 3,250-3,375, besan (35 kg) Shakti bhog 1,150, Rajdhani 1,150, Rajmah chitra Pune 4,000-4,400, China 4,100-4,300, red 4,300-4,400

kabli gram small 5,450-6,950, dabra 2,700-2,800, imported 4,700-5,100, lobia 4,700-5,200, peas white 2,225-2,325 and green 2,375-2,575