Retail tur dal averaged about Rs 150 per kg, up from Rs 120
Navi Mumbai: Prices of major pulses have risen by Rs 10-20 per kg in Vashi APMC wholesale market in recent weeks amid supply shortages, deficient monsoon rainfall, drought conditions, higher logistics costs and festive demand. Retail prices have increased by Rs 20-30 per kg. APMC grain market director Nilesh Veera said premium Kolam rice prices had risen from Rs 50 to Rs 60 per kg over the past fortnight, while basmati rice prices were also affected. Basmati rice prices rose by an average of Rs 5 per kg, while wheat and millet prices remained unchanged.
Because of production losses in growing regions across Maharashtra and elsewhere in the country, a wholesaler said prices could continue rising.
Bhanushali said major pulse-producing states received below-average rainfall during the June-Sept monsoon, prompting drought declarations in parts of Karnataka and Maharashtra. Veera said govt was considering reducing import duty on pulses to stabilise the local market, but its impact was yet to be seen. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mumbai | Silver Rate in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Petrol Price in Mumbai | Diesel Price in Mumbai | CNG Price in Mumbai | LPG Price in Mumbai
Millers and stockists had also increased inventories before the festive season, while annual increases in minimum support prices affected selling prices.