MUMBAI (Commodities control) – Prices of major pulses, such as Tur, Urad, Masoor, Moong and White Pea rallied northward for the week ended 13th February, 2021 amid buying activities by millers-traders. However Chana prices eased due to slack millers’ trade and new arrivals. Weekly Highlights # By 2050 Pulses Consumption Expected to Reach 32 Mn Tonnes, Says Narendra Tomar. # Canada Masoor exports declined 30% during January at 166,538 metric tons (MT) as compared with December at 237,578 MT.# Canadian Red Masoor Exports Eased by 52,690 MT in January M/M. # Australia Masoor Exports Surge 189% to 101,148 MT in January; India was the Biggest Buyer. # Russian Chickpea Exports for December month reached 21,515 MT, down 58% from the previous month's total of 50,700. # Agriculture Ministry has approved the purchase of 1,39,900 tonnes of Chana, 81,650 tonnes of Urad as well as 19,950 tonnes of Moong from Andhra Pradesh at the MSP in the current rabi marketing season 2020-2021. # In Madhya Pradesh, 212,288 chana farmers have got themselves registered for selling Chana to the government at MSP of Rs 5,100/100Kg. The two-month-long procurement drive will begin on Mar 15. Also, 67,693 Masoor farmers have got registered for selling Masoor at MSP of Rs 5,100/100Kg. The state aims to procure around 137,000 ton masoor at MSP. # Over 3 lakh Gujarat Farmers Register to Sell Gram at MSP. # Karnataka state Government may begin Chana procurement at MSP from 15th Feb, 2021, as per market sources. Burma Lemon Tur: Tur Lemon variety of Burma-origin continued its northward rally by Rs 100 to Rs 6,500/100Kg in Mumbai, amid mill buying on immediate requirement for crushing and also domestic arrivals were below expectation during peak season. Moreover, arrivals have thinned as farmers holding stock are in anticipation of prices rise in near future. Similarly, domestic variety of Tur continued to trade higher by Rs 300 at Rs 7,100-7,150/100Kg at benchmark market Akola. However, demand and sale counter in Tur dal reported thin activity at higher rates. Meanwhile, resellers were active in the market. Millers are not interested to liquidate their branded dal at low prices. As per market view, Tur prices are likely to get support at lower rates as fundamentals of Tur are strong due to lower yield, less balanced old procured stock with government and import halt. As on February 10 2021, NAFED has procured 10,504.19 MT of Tur at MSP of Rs 6,000/100Kg in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Tur ( Prices In Rs /100Kg )
Market
Variety
13-Feb-21
06-Feb-21
30-Jan-21
13-Feb-20
Mumbai
Lemon
6500
6400
5975-6000
4900
Akola
Desi Bilty
7100-7150
6775-6800
6250-6275
5225-5250
Gulbarga
Desi
6800-7000
6600-6700
5900-6200
5000-5300
Tur Dal ( Prices In Rs / 100Kg )
Market
Variety
13-Feb-21
06-Feb-21
30-Jan-21
13-Feb-20
Akola
Phatka
10000-10200
9700-9800
8600-8700
7800-7900
Gulbarga
Phatka
9500-10000
9000-9500
8700-9100
7500-7900
Katni
Phatka
9800-9900
9600-9700
8700-8800
7600-7700
Burma Urad: Prices of Burma Urad FAQ variety traded flat at Rs 7,600/100Kg in Mumbai, on limited millers' trade activity as offtake in processed Urad was weak despite less imported stock. On other hand, Burma Urad SQ-FAQ varieties in Chennai gained each by Rs 100 at Rs 8,600/100Kg and Rs 7,650, respectively. As per Burma based local trader, direct vessel carrying Urad for India (Chennai) has postponed its sail schedule. Port activity is likely to begin next week. As per Burma media sources, Internet services will be shut for 14 days from 14th-28th February. It will affect the banking transactions. Meanwhile, container charges continue to run high due to shortage. Regular arrivals of Urad have been reported at major districts of Andhra Pradesh. Damage to urad crops in Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu and no overseas supply pressure is likely to support Urad prices in near future.
Urad ( Prices In Rs / 100Kg )
Market
Variety
13-Feb-21
06-Feb-21
30-Jan-21
13-Feb-20
Mumbai FAQ
FAQ
7600
7600
7525
6700
Chennai
FAQ
7650
7550
7450
6850
Chennai
SQ
8600
8500
8450
7900
Jalgaon
Desi
7750-8250
7750-8150
7600-8050
6450-6950
Urad Dal ( Prices In Rs / 100Kg )
Market
Variety
13-Feb-21
06-Feb-21
30-Jan-21
13-Feb-20
Mumbai
10100-11200
10100-11100
9900-10900
NA
Chana Kantewala (Indore): Chana prices eased by Rs 25 at Rs 4,750/100Kg in Indore amid thin mills’ buying at prevailing rates. Meanwhile, demand and sale counter in Chana dal-besan reported thin. Ongoing arrivals of new Chana were witnessed in Maharashtra and Karnataka. Moreover, Nafed is also seeking to sell the Chana stocks. However the mill quality Chana arrivals have been reportedly lower.Arrivals of filter-anagiri variety Chana was witnessed. It has led to emerging concerns for tightening supply going ahead. Chana futures prices are to find support towards Rs 4600/100Kg and trade towards Rs 4700-4750/100Kg by coming sessions. On other hand, Tanzania-origin Chana in Mumbai ruled higher Rs 50 at Rs 4,350-4,375/100Kg on better millers’ trade activity due to parity compared with domestic Chana-Kabuli Chickpea. Similarly, Russia and Sudan-origin Kabuli Chickpea prices traded higher Rs 50 each, at Rs 4,550-4,575/100Kg and Rs 4,150-4,450, respectively.Dollar variety Chana remained steady at Rs 6,000-6,500/100Kg in Indore.
Chana ( Prices In Rs / 100Kg )
Market
Variety
13-Feb-21
06-Feb-21
30-Jan-21
13-Feb-20
Mumbai
Australia
NA
NA
NA
NA
Tanzania
4350-4375
4300-4325
4225
4050
Burma
NA
NA
NA
3850
Indore
Katewala
4750
4775-4800
4600
4100-4125
Delhi
Rajasthan origin
4700-4725
4750
4675
4275
Akola
4700-4750
4650-4700
4425-4450
4050-4075
Bikaner
4600
4625
4500
4075
Chana Dal ( Prices In Rs / 100Kg )
Market
Variety
13-Feb-21
06-Feb-21
30-Jan-21
13-Feb-20
Akola
5500-5900
5500-5800
5500-5800
4800-5200
Indore
5500-6000
5500-6000
5500-5900
NA
Jaipur
5400
5375
5250
NA
Chana Besan ( Prices In Rs / 50Kg )
Market
Variety
13-Feb-21
06-Feb-21
30-Jan-21
13-Feb-20
Mumbai
3400
3400
3400
NA
Kabuli Chana ( Prices In Rs / 100Kg )
Market
Variety
13-Feb-21
06-Feb-21
30-Jan-21
13-Feb-20
Indore
40-42
NA
NA
NA
6450
42-44
6800
7050
6600
6250
44-46
6650
6900
6450
6050
Dollar
6000-6500
6000-6500
5800-6200
5000-5800
Mumbai
Sudan
4150-4450
4100-4400
4250-4450
4025
Ethiopia
NA
NA
NA
4025
Russia
4550-4575
4500
4350-4375
4050
Burma
NA
NA
NA
3850
Imported Masoor (Mumbai): Canada crimson variety Masoor along with Australia Masoor in Mumbai extended rise by Rs 75-100 each at Rs 5,350-5,425/100Kg and Rs 5,525, respectively amid improved millers trade activity on immediate requirement for crushing against limited domestic stock. Similarly, Canada crimson variety Masoor at Hajira-Mundra port are each up by Rs 100 at Rs 5,350/100kg and Rs 5,325, respectively, while at Kandla it was priced higher by Rs 125 at Rs 5,275/100Kg. Availability of imported stocks and arrivals of new Masoor in few market of Madhya Pradesh-Rajasthan will keep prices under check. Arrivals of new Masoor are likely to pick pace during last week of February month in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Masoor ( Prices In Rs / 100Kg )
Market
Variety
13-Feb-21
06-Feb-21
30-Jan-21
13-Feb-20
Mumbai
Canada
5350-5425
5250-5350
4950-5075
4800
Australia
5525
5450
5175
4850
Mundra
Canada
5325
5225
4925
4700
Hajira
Canada
5350
5250
4925
4675
Kandla
Canada
5275
5150
4875
NA
Kolkata
Canada
5350
5250
4900-5050
4750
Australia
5450-5550
5350-5450
5050-5150
4850
Indore
Desi
5300-5350
5300-5350
4950
4725
Raipur
Desi
NA
NA
NA
4750-4800
Kanpur
Desi
5600
5450
5100
5000
Masoor Dal ( Prices In Rs / 100Kg )
Market
Variety
13-Feb-21
06-Feb-21
30-Jan-21
13-Feb-20
Khopoli
6200
6150
6150
NA
Katni
NA
NA
NA
5250-5275
White Pea (Kanpur): Arrivals of newWhite Pea were witnessed in a few markets of Uttar Pradesh, such as Lalitpur-Konch. Around 100-200 tonnes of arrivals were reported in Uttar Pradesh. New White Pea traded higher at Rs 6,400-6,450/100Kg for Kanpur delivery with 17-18 % moisture content quality arrivals. Pace of arrival is expected to rise from 1st week of March. As per Kanpur based trader, prices of White Pea likely to rise in near future due to negligible carryover stock. Millers-traders will actively purchase as the pipeline is empty. Millers had already shut down crushing due to negligible ready stock. Moreover, imported White pea stock is also negligible after India banned import of the yellow peas.Customs department has not released the imported pulses yet, as the release will contradict government’s existing policy.
White Pea ( Prices In Rs / 100Kg )
Market
Variety
13-Feb-21
06-Feb-21
30-Jan-21
13-Feb-20
Mumbai
Canada
No Stock
No Stock
No Stock
5550
Kolkata
Canada
No Stock
No Stock
No Stock
5300-5500
Kanpur
6400
6000
NA
5750
Moong (Jaipur): Moong prices moved higher by Rs 300 at Rs 6,800-7,400/100Kg at Jaipur market of Rajasthan, as per quality, amid mill buying on immediate requirement for crushing. Moreover, demand and sale counters in processed Moong reported some activity and traded firm at Rs 8,600-8,700/100Kg. New summer crop arrivals will begin between March end-April in Madhya Pradesh. Crop is expected to be better than last year. Moreover, summer crop will also arrive in Gujarat. Arrivals of new crop will also be witnessed in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha in near future. Farmers were still holding kharif crop Moong in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Buyers from Gujarat, Mumbai and southern market were active in purchasing moong dal from Madhya Pradesh. Demand in polished Moong was reported from Gujarat. Buyers from Delhi and Punjab were active in purchase of Moong from Uttar Pradesh. Millers were interested in purchasing mogar quality Moong compared to polished and premium quality. Arrivals and supplies stocked in godowns, meanwhile, are enough to offset current requirements. The Directorate General of Foreign trade (DGFT) has allotted quota for import of 1.5 Lakh MTs of moong for the fiscal year 2020-21, until 31st March 2021.
Moong ( Prices In Rs / 100Kg )
Market
Variety
13-Feb-21
06-Feb-21
30-Jan-21
13-Feb-20
Jaipur
Kharif
6800-7400
6800-7100
6800-7100
7200-7500
Harda
NA
5200-8400
5200-8150
NA
Moong Dal ( Prices In Rs / 100Kg )
Market
Variety
13-Feb-21
06-Feb-21
30-Jan-21
13-Feb-20
Jaipur
8600-8700
NA
7700-7800
NA
Gulbarga
9400-9500
9300-9400
9300-9400
9800
Akola
NA
NA
NA
9000-9500
(By Commodities control Bureau; +91 9820130172)
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