Moth falls in thin trade

Barring a fall in moth prices on sluggish demand, other pulses held steady on the wholesale pulses market today in the absence of worthwhile activity.

Traders said sluggish demand at prevailing higher levels mainly kept pressure on moth prices.

In the national capital, moth fell by Rs 200 to Rs 5,200-5,500 per quintal.

Following were today's pulses rates per quintal:

Urad 4,500-5,075, Urad Chilka (local) 5,675-5,875, best 5,925-6,525, Dhoya 6,175-6,575, Moong 6,500-7,800, Dal Moong Chilka local 7,600-8,100, Moong Dhoya local 7,500-7,800 and best quality 8,300-8,400.

Masoor small 5,100-5,350, bold 5,150-5,400, Dal Masoor local 5,950-6,050, best quality 6,050-6,150, Malka local 5,600-5,900, best 5,800-5,900, Moth 5,200-5,500, Arhar 4,450-4,550, Dal Arhar Dara 6,000-6,200.
 

Gram 2,950-3,700, Gram Dal (local) 3,900-4,100, best quality 4,000-4,100, Besan (35 kg) Shakti bhog 1,540, Rajdhani 1,540, Rajmah Chitra 7,200-10,500, Kabli Gram small 4,200-6,800, dabra 2,700-2,800, imported 4,700-5,100, Lobia 4,200-5,800, Peas white 3,000-3,050 and green 3,050-3,150.