Gram, masoor decline on subdued demand

Gram and masoor prices declined up to Rs 100 per quintal in the the wholesale pulses market today on subdued demand at existing higher levels.

Adequate stocks positions also influenced the trading sentiment to some extent.

Marketmen said subdued demand at higher levels led to a decline in gram and masoor prices.

Masoor small and bold prices lost Rs 50 each to Rs 3,300-3,500 and Rs 3,500-3,750, while its dal local and best quality fell by Rs 100 each to Rs 3,950-4,050 and Rs 4,250-4,550 per quintal.  

Gram and its dal local variety also weakened by Rs 25 each to Rs 2,300-2,325 and Rs 2,550-2,575 per quintal. 

 

Following are today's quotations in Rs per quintal: 

Urad 4,850-5,400, Urad chilka (local) 5,450-5,850, best 6,050-6,350, Dhoya 6,200-6,300, Moong 4,450-4,850, Dal moong chilka local 5,250-5,650, Moong Dhoya local 5,800-6,000 and best quality 6,400-6,600

Masoor small 3,300-3,500, bold 3,500-3,750, Dal Masoor local 3,950-4,050, best quality 4,250-4,550, Malka local 3,900-3,950, best 4,050-4,150, Moth 5,000-5,300, Arhar 3,800-3,900, dal arhar dara 4,800-5,200

Gram 2,300-2,325, gram dal (local) 2,550-2,575, best quality 2,675-2,775, besan (35 kg) Shakti bhog 1,050, Rajdhani 1,050, Rajmah chitra Pune 3,700-4,300, China 3,800- 4,300, red 3,600-3,700

kabli gram small 4,550-5,750, dabra 2,700-2,800, imported 4,500-4,900, lobia 3,700-3,800, peas white 1,950- 2,050 and green 2,150-2,350