Kabuli gram softens on sluggish demand

Kabuli gram prices declined by Rs 100 per quintal in an otherwise steady wholesale pulses market today following subdued demand from retailers.

However, other pulses moved in a narrow range in scattered deals and pegged at last levels.

Traders said easing demand from retailers against tight stocks position, mainly kept pressure on kabuli gram prices.

In the national capital, kabuli gram small variety declined by Rs 100 to Rs 9,600-9,900 per quintal.

Following are today's pulses rates (in Rs per quintal):

Urad Rs 5,500-7,000, Urad Chilka (local) Rs 6,000-6,100, Urad best Rs 6,100-6,600, Dhoya Rs 6,500-6,700, Moong Rs 5,200-5,400, Dal Moong Chilka local Rs 5,700-5,900, Moong Dhoya local Rs 6,300-6,800 and best quality Rs 6,800-7,000.
 

Masoor small Rs 4,200-4,500, bold Rs 4,250-4,600, Dal Masoor local Rs 4,700-5,200, best quality Rs 4,800-5,300, Malka local Rs 5,000-5,200, best Rs 5,100-5,300, Moth Rs 3,450-3,850, Arhar Rs 4,200, Dal Arhar Dara Rs 6,100-7,900.

Gram Rs 5,750-6,800, Gram dal (local) Rs 7,100-7,400, best quality Rs 7,500-7,600, Besan (35 kg), Shakti Bhog Rs 2,700, Rajdhani Rs 2,700, Rajma Chitra Rs 7,400-10,200, Kabuli Gram small Rs 9,600-9,900, Dabra Rs 2,700-2,800, Imported Rs 4,700-5,100, Lobia Rs 5,600-5,800, Peas white Rs 2,500-2,525 and green Rs 2,700-2,800.