Select pulse prices dip on increased supply

NEW DELH: Select pulse prices softened by Rs 25 to Rs 100 a quintal in the wholesale pulses market here on Friday due to fresh arrivals of new crops.

Kabli gram price also lost fresh grounds due to increased supply. On the other hand, moth price moved up on better offtake helped by restricted supply.

Marketmen said increased supply from producing regions like, Rajasthan and Gujarat mainly pulled down gram and its dal prices. Gram price moved down from Rs 2,750-2,800 to settle at Rs 2,725-2,750 a quintal on increased supply.

Its dal local and best also dipped from Rs 3,100-3,200 and Rs 330--3400 to settle at Rs 3,000-3,100 and Rs 3,200-3,300 a quintal respectively. Kabli gram small price also eased from Rs 2,850-3,525 to finish at Rs 2,750-3,500 a quintal on increased arrivals.

On the other hand, moth price attracted buyers attention on insufficient ready stocks and moved up to finish at Rs 1,950-2,050 from Rs 1,900-1,950 a quintal.

However, rest other pulses prices remained flat on little buying support.