MUMBAI (Commoditiescontrol) – Tur, Masoor and Urad remained weak at Naya bazaar pulses market of Delhi, on Friday amid cautious buying support at prevailing rates.
Moreover, dull activity was also reported due to shortage of labour along with transportation problems amid nationwide lockdown.
MeanWhile, stocks of Urad were reported to be less at Delhi.
As per government directive, millers have started crushing raw pulses and are ramping up pulses production and the logistics of getting them to retailers.
Chana for April delivery on National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), was trading 1.6 or Rs 68 lower at Rs 4,080/100kg. Earlier in the day, the contract hovered in the range of Rs 4,080 and 4,142.
Trade is of the view that demand deterioration in poultry products is likely to result in increased consumption of pulses, to compensate for protein requirements. The fear of rapidly spreading Corona virus has halved the consumption of poultry and meats.
Following are rates (Rs/100Kgs) of various pulses (Imported & Desi) in Delhi today:
(By Commoditiescontrol Bureau; +91-22-40015513)