Arhar, its dal rises on retailers demand

NEW DELHI, Aug 17:  Prices of arhar and its dal rose by Rs 50 per quintal in an otherwise steady wholesale pulses market today on scattered demand from retailers.
However, other pulses moved in a narrow range on some deals and settled around previous levels.
Marketmen said scattered demand from retailers mainly led to rise in arhar and its dal prices.
In the national capital, arhar and its dal dara variety went up by Rs 50 each to Rs 4,000-4,400 and Rs 5,700-5,900 per quintal, respectively.
The following were today’s pulses rates per quintal:
Urad 3,400-3,800, Urad Chilka (local) 4,500-4,800, best 4,900-5,400, Dhoya 5,400-5,600, Moong 5,050-5,450, Dal Moong Chilka local 5,550-5,950, Moong Dhoya local 5,750-5,850 and best quality 6,400-6,500.
Masoor small 4,250-4,450, bold 4,400-4,500, Dal Masoor local 4,950-5,050, best quality 5,000-5,100, Malka local 4,850-4,950, best 5,050-5,150, Moth 3,000-3,600, Arhar 4,000-4,400, Dal Arhar Dara 5,700-5,900.
Gram 3,000-3,650, Gram Dal (local) 3,400-3,500, best quality 3,500-3,600, Besan (35 kg) Shakti bhog 1,490, Rajdhani 1,490, Rajmah Chitra 8,500-10,300, Kabli Gram small 3,600-5,600, dabra 2,700-2,800, imported 4,700-5,100; Lobia 4,000-5,100, Peas white 2,900-2,950 and green 3,000-3,150. (PTI)
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