Peas move up on increased demand

NEW DELHI, Sept 27: Peas prices were up by Rs 25 per quintal in an otherwise steady wholesale pulses market today on increased demand from retailers.

However, other pulses moved in a narrow range on alternate bouts of trading and settled around previous levels.

Traders said increased demand from retailers supported by ongoing festive season influenced peas prices.

In the national capital, prices of peas white and green were up by Rs 25 each to Rs 2,925-2,975 and Rs 3,025-3,125 per quintal, respectively.

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

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

Masoor small 5,650-5,800, bold 5,650-5,850, Dal Masoor local 6,600-6,700, best quality 6,700-6,800, Malka local 6,500-6,800, best 6,700-6,800, Moth 4,700-5,000, Arhar 4,700- 4,900, Dal Arhar Dara 6,000-6,250.

Gram 2,825-3,725, Gram Dal (local) 3,500-3,700, best quality 3,600-3,900, Besan (35 kg) Shakti bhog 1,400, Rajdhani 1,400, Rajmah Chitra 4,200-7,400, Kabli Gram small 3,500-6,300, dabra 2,700-2,800, imported 4,700-5,100, Lobia 4,800-5,200, Peas white 2,925-2,975 and green 3,025-3,125. (PTI)