Tur, moong rise on sowing concerns

Prices of tur and moong moved higher across key spot markets on Monday as concerns over delayed kharif sowing due to the slow progress of the monsoon supported sentiment, while chana prices remained largely steady.

Traders said the sluggish advance of the southwest monsoon has raised fears of delayed sowing in major pulse-growing regions, prompting buying interest in tur and moong. Market participants are closely monitoring rainfall patterns, as any further delay could affect acreage and production prospects for the upcoming kharif season. Tur prices in Solapur, Maharashtra, rose by ₹100 per 100 kg to ₹7,400-8,050 per 100 kg. 

Traders attributed the increase to growing concerns over delayed sowing.  Farmers in several parts of Maharashtra are yet to begin sowing operations due to insufficient rainfall.  

Marketmen said a prolonged delay in monsoon arrival could reduce the area under cultivation, potentially tightening supplies later in the season.

Tur prices in Katni, Madhya Pradesh, also increased by ₹50 to ₹8,350-8,450 per 100 kg. Moong prices followed a similar trend.   In Jaipur, Rajasthan, prices rose by ₹100 to ₹6,400-6,800 per 100 kg. Sowing has not started in many key producing regions in north and central India as the monsoon has yet to reach these areas.  In contrast, chana prices remained stable as weak demand was balanced by lower arrivals.   Prices in Delhi were unchanged at ₹6,000 per 100 kg. Consumption of chana dal and besan remains subdued due to hot weather conditions and the delayed monsoon.