Import restrictions on tur, urad and moong before the harvesting season seem to be working as their prices have started climbing up from below their minimum support prices.
Prices of tur, urad and moong have climbed 5-10 per cent in August in the Navi Mumbai wholesale market. According to government data, the prices have still not crossed the MSPs in some mandis.
Prices of whole tur and moong rose by Rs 200-300 per quintal after Monday evening’s announcement to Rs 4,800 and Rs 5,000, respectively. Whole tur prices are still little below their MSP. Tur prices corrected in the international market in

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