Pulses Prices Set to Ease: Good Monsoon and Higher Imports Expected

Union Consumers Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare has announced that prices of tur, chana, and urad dals are expected to soften from next month due to a good monsoon forecast and increased imports. The government is also taking measures to boost domestic supply, ensuring stable retail prices.

Union Consumers Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare announced on Friday that prices of tur, chana, and urad dals are likely to ease starting next month. This optimistic outlook is driven by expectations of a favorable monsoon and an increase in imports. Khare emphasized there is no need for panic among consumers as the government is actively managing domestic supply.

Imports of these pulses will rise next month, helping to stabilize prices that have remained high but stable over the past six months. The average retail price of chana dal was Rs 87.74 per kg, tur Rs 160.75 per kg, and urad Rs 126.67 per kg as of June 13, she mentioned.

Khare highlighted the government's efforts, including offering Bharat chana dal at Rs 60 per kg, to provide relief to consumers and maintain market balance. She also noted that the normal monsoon forecast should encourage farmers to increase pulse cultivation, thereby improving overall market sentiment.

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