Arhar dal becomes cheaper by 4% before festivals, know how much the price of gram and lentils has fallen

The consumption of lentils in the country is 2.4 million metric tons, while the production is only 1.2 million metric tons. In such a situation, lentils are also imported. Canada is the largest exporter of lentils to India.

Before Durga Puja and Diwali, there is relief news for the common people on the inflation front. The prices of pulses have declined by 4 percent. This has affected the rates of arhar and masoor dal in the wholesale market. It is being said that due to increase in imports of arhar and lentil and strict action taken by the government on hoarding, there has been a decline in the prices of pulses. In such a situation, the general public is hopeful that pulses may become cheaper by the time Diwali approaches.

According to the information, the price of arhar dal has decreased by 4 percent. Despite this, chana dal is still the cheapest dal in the market. Its price has also declined by 4%. Whereas due to increasing imports and low demand, the price of lentils has declined by more than 2%. According to IPGA, pigeon pea prices are expected to remain under pressure this week due to sluggish demand and expected increase in supplies from Africa.

However, the prices of gram dal may fall further. Because the government agency National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED) is selling it at low rates. However, industry officials believe that there may be some increase in the prices of pulses due to increase in demand during the festive season.

The rate crossed Rs 170 per kg

In fact, the prices of pulses have been on fire for the last several months. Especially pigeon pea, instead of becoming cheaper, was becoming more expensive. In such a situation, to stop black marketing of pulses, the Central Government had to set stock limits for many types of pulses including arhar. The situation of inflation is such that the rate of arhar dal in Delhi has crossed Rs 170 per kg. In such a situation, pressure was increasing on the government to control prices. This is the reason why the government accelerated the export of pulses to increase the stock.

7.6 lakh tonnes of arhar dal was imported

Let us tell you that the production of Arhar dal in the country is much less than the demand. In such a situation, to meet the demand, the central government imports pulses from foreign countries. During the year 2021-22, 42.20 lakh tonnes of arhar dal was produced in the country. Whereas, in the crop season 2022-23, this figure fell to 34.30 lakh tonnes. However, 45 lakh tonnes of arhar dal is consumed every year in the country. In such a situation, the government imports arhar dal from African countries. In the year 2021-22, 7.6 lakh tonnes of arhar dal was imported.

This time its figure may increase further

The Indian government imports the most lentils from Canada. Last year 8.58 lakh tonnes of lentils were imported. This time its figure may increase further.