MUMBAI (Commodities control) – Major pulses, such as Tur, Urad, Chana, Kabuli Chickpea, Moong and Masoor slipped for the week ended 21st November amid slack mill buying activity. Only White Pea prices extended gains on better buying.
Weekly Highlights
# India's Rabi pulses sowing were up by 27.91% as on November 20 to 82.59 lakh hectare vs 64.57 lakh hectares during the same period last year.
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Rabi Chana Sowing Up 30.07 % As On Nov 18 Vs Same Period Last Yr (LAKH HA)
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State
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Area Sown In Lakh Hectare 2020-2021
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Area Sown In Lakh Hectare 2019-2020
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Rajasthan
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16.75
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15.57
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Madhya Pradesh
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16.25
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10.96
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Karnataka
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7.96
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7.38
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Uttar Pradesh
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5.24
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4.57
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Maharashtra
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5.61
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1.2
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Andhra Pradesh
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1.85
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2.7
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Gujarat
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2.28
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0.26
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Total
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57.44
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44.16
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Rabi Masoor Sowing Up 29.96 % As On Nov 18 Vs Same Period Last Yr (LAKH HA)
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Madhya Pradesh
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3.91
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2.37
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Uttar Pradesh
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4.85
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4.07
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Total
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9.76
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7.51
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Rabi Field Pea Sowing Up 26.97 % As On Nov 18 Vs Same Period Last Yr (LAKH HA)
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Madhya Pradesh
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1.67
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1.27
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Uttar Pradesh
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4.5
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3.66
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Total
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6.78
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5.34
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Rabi Urad Sowing Up 13.23 % As On Nov 18 Vs Same Period Last Yr (LAKH HA)
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Andhra Pradesh
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0.38
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0.33
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Tamil Nadu
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1.22
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1.13
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Total
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2.14
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1.89
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Rabi Moong Sowing Down 30.65 % As On Nov 18 Vs Same Period Last Yr (LAKH HA)
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Tamil Nadu
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0.18
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0.36
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Odisha
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0.2
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0.18
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Total
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0.43
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0.62
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Burma Lemon Tur:
Tur Lemon variety of Burma-origin new weakened by Rs 250/100kg to Rs 5,900/100Kg, in Mumbai, on thin buying from millers as demand and sale counters in processed Tur was thin from consumption centers.
Also, Nafed Approved Bid of 510 MT Tur Kharif 2019 at Rs 6,201/100Kg in Maharashtra on 21st November, 2020.
In the forward trade, commodity was quoted weak to Rs 5,750 for November delivery.
Similarly, domestic variety Tur traded lower by Rs 250 to Rs 6,400-6,450/100Kg at benchmark market Akola.
Regular supplies of cheaper Tur from Africa, Government agencies actively liquidating stocks, along with resellers being active in the market has kept prices under pressure.
Government agency is selling old raw tur to the mills for processing, packaging and supply of processed Tur under PDS.
Government tenders of dal are expected in the near future from states of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.
As per Burma-based local trader, arrivals of new Tur crop is expected to begin within fortnight. New crop is expected to be around 3 Lakh tonnes. Carry over stock is approximately 1 lakh tonnes.
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Tur ( Prices In Rs /100Kg )
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Market
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Variety
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21-Nov-20
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13-Nov-20
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07-Nov-20
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21-Nov-19
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Mumbai
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Lemon
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5900
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6150
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6200
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5000
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Akola
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Desi Bilty
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6400-6450
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6650-6700
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6450-6500
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5725-5750
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Gulbarga
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Desi
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6400-6500
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Closed
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6400-6500
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5500-5600
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Tur Dal ( Prices In Rs / 100Kg )
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Market
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Variety
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21-Nov-20
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13-Nov-20
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07-Nov-20
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21-Nov-19
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Akola
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Phatka
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9200-9400
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9500-9700
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9400-9600
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8400-8500
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Gulbarga
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Phatka
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9000-9400
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Closed
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9200-9600
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8100-8500
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Katni
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Phatka
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9200-9300
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9500-9600
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9100-9200
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8200-8400
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Burma Urad:
Price of Burma Urad FAQ new variety extended fall by Rs 150 at Rs 7,400/100Kg, in Mumbai, due to slack millers' trade, ongoing domestic arrivals and thin offtake in processed Urad despite less imported stock.
Similarly, Burma Urad FAQ/SQ varieties in Chennai traded lower by Rs 350-450 at Rs 7,400/100Kg and Rs 8,300, respectively.
Moreover, sentiments were dampened as Urad prices quoted lower in forward business at Chennai. Arrival of new Urad is likely to commence from next month at Dindigul / Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu) and Machilipatnam (Andhra Pradesh).
Supplies of new Urad crop have begun in Chandausi (Uttar Pradesh). As per local trader, crop is similar compared to last year and arrivals are likely to continue for 2-2.5 months.
As per Burma based local trader new Urad crop is likely to start from January. Carry over stock is around 1.5-2 Lakh tonnes.
Sentiments are still under pressure as Government has taken several steps towards cooling off the prices--by giving import quota, liquidating old procured stock and releasing buffer stock at subsidised rate to the states for retail sale.
DGFT allocated import quota of Urad for the current FY up to March 2021. As per the notification each eligible and verified importer shall be allowed to import 97 MTs approximately. Some millers and importers have started getting license from government. But, no buyers are interested in importing.
The government has entered a five-year MoU with Myanmar for imports of 2.5 lakh tonnes of urad.
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Urad ( Prices In Rs / 100Kg )
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Market
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Variety
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21-Nov-20
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13-Nov-20
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07-Nov-20
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21-Nov-19
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Mumbai FAQ
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FAQ
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7400
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7550
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7600
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7250
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Chennai
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FAQ
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7400
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7750
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7750
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7450-7500
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Chennai
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SQ
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8300
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8750
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8750
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8200-8250
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Jalgaon
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Desi
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7350-7800
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Closed
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7450-7850
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7450-7850
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Urad Dal ( Prices In Rs / 100Kg )
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Market
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Variety
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21-Nov-20
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13-Nov-20
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07-Nov-20
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21-Nov-19
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Mumbai
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9700-10300
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9800-10500
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9800-10500
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9800-10100
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Chana Kantewala (Indore):
Chana prices declined by Rs 100 at Rs 5,150-5,175/100Kg in Indore, on thin mill buying activity against aggressive reselling from stockiest of average quality despite declining stocks with NAFED.
Prices are weak on the back of lower demand in Besan and Chana dal. It has been falling since the announcement of tenders from FCI and NAFED for Chana sale.
However, both have not accepted any bids placed so far that has confused the market about the appropriate prices levels.
On the other hand, Tanzania-origin Chana, in Mumbai, was priced nearly unchanged at Rs 5,050-5,075/100Kg.
Similarly, Sudan and Russia-origin Kabuli Chickpea was also steady, each, at Rs 5,225-5,250 and Rs 5,125-5,150, respectively.
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Chana ( Prices In Rs / 100Kg )
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Market
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Variety
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21-Nov-20
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13-Nov-20
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07-Nov-20
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21-Nov-19
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Mumbai
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Australia
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NA
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NA
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NA
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4350
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Tanzania
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5050-5075
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5075
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5050
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4300
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Burma
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NA
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NA
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NA
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4351
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Indore
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Katewala
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5150-5175
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5250-5275
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5175-5200
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4325-4350
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Delhi
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Rajasthan origin
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5225
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5300-5325
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5250-5260
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4500
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Akola
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5150-5175
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5275-5300
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5175-5200
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4450-4475
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Bikaner
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5050
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5100
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5100-5125
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4350
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Chana Dal ( Prices In Rs / 100Kg )
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Market
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Variety
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21-Nov-20
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13-Nov-20
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07-Nov-20
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21-Nov-19
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Akola
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6100-6500
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6200-6700
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6000-6800
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5100-5700
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Indore
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6200-6700
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6300-6800
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6200-6600
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NA
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Jaipur
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6075
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6175-6200
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6125-6150
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5400-5450
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Chana Besan ( Prices In Rs / 50Kg )
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Market
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Variety
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21-Nov-20
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13-Nov-20
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07-Nov-20
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21-Nov-19
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Mumbai
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3700
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3775
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3725
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3125-3150
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Kabuli Chana ( Prices In Rs / 100Kg )
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Market
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Variety
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21-Nov-20
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13-Nov-20
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07-Nov-20
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21-Nov-19
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Indore
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40-42
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NA
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NA
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NA
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6600
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42-44
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6950
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Closed
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6900
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6400
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44-46
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6800
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Closed
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6750
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6300
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Dollar
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6200-6800
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Closed
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6000-6600
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5500-6200
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Mumbai
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Sudan
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5225-5250
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5251
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5250
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4350
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Ethiopia
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NA
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NA
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NA
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4275
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Russia
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5125-5150
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5150
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5150
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4300
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Burma
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NA
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NA
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NA
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4400
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Imported Masoor (Mumbai):
Canada crimson variety and Australia-origin Masoor in Mumbai widened losses by Rs 50-75 at Rs 5,025-5,125/100Kg and Rs 5,200-5,225, respectively in Mumbai.
Similarly, Canada crimson variety Masoor at Mundra and Hazira port also fell Rs 75-100 each at Rs 5,000/100kg and Rs 5,025, respectively.
Moreover, Availability of imported raw and processed Masoor stocks, thin offtake in processed Masoor has dampened the sentiments.
Vessel M V NORD BERING carrying Masoor has completed discharge at Kakinada port and Vessel M V STAR CRIOS at Mundra Port.
Moreover, two vessels - M.V. Darya Jaya and M.V. Aragona carrying Masoor from Canada will discharge its cargo to Bangladesh.
Progress in sowing was reported due to favourable weather conditions.
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Masoor ( Prices In Rs / 100Kg )
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Market
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Variety
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21-Nov-20
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13-Nov-20
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07-Nov-20
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21-Nov-19
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Mumbai
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Canada
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5025-5125
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5100-5175
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5125-5200
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4250-4350
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Australia
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5200-5225
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5275
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5275-5300
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4400
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Mundra
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Canada
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5000
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5100
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5125
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NA
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Hajira
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Canada
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5025
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5100
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5125
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NA
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Kolkata
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Canada
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5150-5300
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5250-5350
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5300-5400
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4625
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Australia
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5400-5550
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5400-5600
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5500-5650
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4675
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Indore
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Desi
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5200-5250
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5200-5250
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5250-5300
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4425-4450
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Raipur
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Desi
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5200-5250
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5300
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5300-5350
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4550
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Kanpur
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Desi
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5725
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5725
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5650
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4600
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Masoor Dal ( Prices In Rs / 100Kg )
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Market
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Variety
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21-Nov-20
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13-Nov-20
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07-Nov-20
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21-Nov-19
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Khopoli
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6300
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6350
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6350
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5200-5250
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Katni
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NA
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NA
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NA
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5100-5125
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Imported White Pea (Mumbai):
White Pea prices gained for the fourth straight week by Rs 350 to Rs 7,100/100Kg at Kanpur market on demand from local and outstation markets, for graded quality White Pea.
Similarly, Canada origin White Pea traded higher by Rs 150 to Rs 6,650/100Kg in Mumbai, as per quality.
On the other hand, price of White pea, besan and dal remained weak by Rs 50-200 at Rs 3,800/100Kg and Rs 6,800, respectively amid thin buying despite shortage.
Moreover, crushing of White Pea for making dal and besan by mills was less interesting, due to unavailability of White Pea. Major Mills have halted their crushing activity in White Pea.
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White Pea ( Prices In Rs / 100Kg )
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Market
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Variety
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21-Nov-20
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13-Nov-20
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07-Nov-20
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21-Nov-19
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Mumbai
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Canada
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6650
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6501
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6225
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4621
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Kolkata
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Canada
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7000
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6850
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NA
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4950
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Kanpur
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7100
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6750
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6650
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4700
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White Pea besan ( Prices In Rs / 50Kg )
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Market
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Variety
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21-Nov-20
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13-Nov-20
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07-Nov-20
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21-Nov-19
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Mumbai
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3800
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3850
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3850
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3051
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White Pea Dal ( Prices In Rs / 100Kg )
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Market
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Variety
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21-Nov-20
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13-Nov-20
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07-Nov-20
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21-Nov-19
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Mumbai
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6800
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7000
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7000
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5300
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Moong (Jaipur):
Moong prices declined by Rs 200 to Rs 7,600-7,700/100Kg at Jaipur market of Rajasthan, as per quality, amid thin mill buying and ongoing arrivals.
Moreover, demand and sale counters in processed Moong reported slow participation.
Millers were processing average quality moong for government dal tender for PDS distribution.
Arrivals and supplies stocked in godowns, meanwhile, are enough to offset current requirements.
The Directorate General of Foreign trade (DGFT) has allotted quota for import of 1.5 Lakh MTs of moong for the fiscal year 2020-21, until 31st March 2021.
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Moong ( Prices In Rs / 100Kg )
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Market
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Variety
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21-Nov-20
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13-Nov-20
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07-Nov-20
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21-Nov-19
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Jaipur
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Kharif
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7600-7700
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7800-7900
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7700-7800
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6600-6800
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Harda
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Summer
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5300-8050
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Closed
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5500-8150
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6200-6900
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Moong Dal ( Prices In Rs / 100Kg )
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Market
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Variety
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21-Nov-20
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13-Nov-20
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07-Nov-20
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21-Nov-19
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Jaipur
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8200-8300
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8400-8500
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8400-8500
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8700-8800
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Gulbarga
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8900-9000
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Closed
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9100-9200
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8800
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Akola
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NA
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NA
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NA
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7500-8000
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(By Commodities control Bureau; +91 9820130172)
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