As dal prices rise despite robust availability, govt makes weekly disclosure mandatory

NewsIndia NewsAs dal prices rise despite robust availability, govt makes weekly disclosure mandatory As dal prices rise despite robust availability, govt makes weekly disclosure mandatory “So, the increase is likely due to some artificial reasons, including hoarding,” said an official.Govt data show that the average retail prices of tur and gram (chana) stood at Rs 135 and Rs 95 per kg respectively on Friday, registering an increase of 19.5% and 10% from a year ago.

Retail inflation in the pulses category rose to 8.7% in Oct, against a deflation of 1.7% in April 2026.Join conversation InsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig Development Khare said chana production stood at 12.6 million tonne in the 2025-26 crop year, the second highest in five years, while mandi arrivals remained comparable with previous years.

Imports of yellow peas, used as a substitute for chana, have also been higher than in previous years. In such a condition, there is no reason for any increase in retail prices.As per official assessment, stocks held by large retailers, dealers, importers, millers, stockists and traders declined from 5.9 million tonne on July 3 to 5.4 million tonne on Nov 6.

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