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Black Gram Market Holds Firm on Mill Buying, Imports Seen Increasing
The prices for Black gram in India stays unchangeable supported by steady demand from dal mills and limited selling by farmers. Market sentiment is also being illustrated by expectations of increased urad imports from Myanmar and Brazil, with overseas supplies likely to pick up in October.
Indian black gram (urad) prices are maintaining a firm undertone, supported by active dal mill buying and restrained farmer selling. The strength comes despite weakness in moong, where rising new-crop arrivals are weighing on prices. Imported urad has also seen a rise in values, indicating steady global demand ahead of an expected increase in supplies from Myanmar and Brazil during October.
The pulses market remains mixed, with urad, tur, masoor and chana finding support from demand and relatively limited domestic availability, while moong continues to face pressure from increased arrivals. For urad, firm mill demand, controlled farmer selling and expectations of fresh imports are providing a cushion to prices. However, a larger flow of imported stocks toward the end of October could limit further gains.
Urad Prices Strengthen Across Key Markets
Black gram values have moved higher across major trading centres. Chennai’s domestic urad FAQ prices have increased by around ₹100 to ₹9,050–9,100 per quintal, while SQ quality has gained nearly ₹150 to ₹9,950–10,000 per quintal. In Delhi, FAQ prices have risen around ₹225 to ₹9,500–9,525, while SQ quality is quoted at approximately ₹10,200–10,250 per quintal as mills increase procurement.
Import prices are also showing a firm trend. Myanmar FAQ urad for October-November shipment has climbed nearly $15 to $905 per tonne CNF, while SQ has advanced about $10 to $985 per tonne CNF. The movement reflects continued buying interest and relatively restricted nearby supplies.
Government price data also point to a firm market, with average retail urad dal prices above ₹120 per kg and wholesale prices exceeding ₹11,000 per quintal.
Mill Buying Supports Market
Demand from dal mills remains an important driver, with processors building stocks ahead of the festival season and replenishing inventories amid expectations of limited near-term domestic arrivals.
Strength in other pulses, particularly chana and masoor, is also contributing to the positive sentiment across the complex. Meanwhile, farmer selling of urad remains comparatively limited. This contrasts with moong, where substantial arrivals from the new crop are exerting downward pressure.
Moderate urad arrivals at several mandis are currently failing to fully meet immediate mill requirements, helping prices retain their strength. The relatively higher retail and wholesale values of urad dal compared with masoor and gram dal further point to tighter availability.
Imports are likely to become increasingly important for the urad market over the next several weeks. Myanmar is estimated to have around 350,000–400,000 tonnes of old-crop urad stocks, while Indian buyers have raised purchase indications for October-November shipments.
Brazil is also emerging as an additional source, with around 3,000 containers of Brazilian urad expected to be loaded during October.
The incoming cargoes are expected to start reaching Indian ports from late October, potentially improving availability and limiting the scope for a sustained price rally. At the same time, sizeable tur imports are also expected, with around 100,000–125,000 tonnes projected at Chennai and Nhava Sheva by about October 20. Further Brazilian tur shipments are likely during October-November, although initial volumes are estimated at only around 20,000–30,000 tonnes.
Urad Outperforms Moong
Among major pulses, urad continues to show greater resilience. Tur is receiving support from mill demand and concerns over crop conditions in Maharashtra and Karnataka, while festive buying is helping masoor. Chana has also recovered as mills purchase at lower price levels amid limited market arrivals.
Moong remains the weaker segment, with higher new-crop arrivals and relatively slow government procurement at support prices keeping pressure on values.
The contrasting performance suggests that urad’s current strength is being driven by its own supply-demand balance rather than simply a broad-based rally across pulses. With domestic availability relatively constrained and imports yet to arrive in significant quantities, prices may retain a firm bias in the near term. However, a larger influx of Myanmar and Brazilian supplies from late October could provide resistance to further gains.
