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Weather and supply shortages push up prices of pulses in India
Prices of several pulses are rising across India, including pigeon pea, black gram and chickpeas.
Pigeon pea prices have climbed as dry, adverse weather threatens crops in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, while supplies are limited.
Its national average retail price was ₹127.90 per kg on October 11, and prices are moving towards highs reached in 2023-24.
Black gram prices are also up, partly because shipments from Myanmar are limited and delays at Chennai port have reduced stocks available for delivery.
Chickpea prices have risen ahead of the winter sowing season, with demand from traders, mills and festivals adding to pressure.
A weaker rupee is also making imported pulses more costly, while domestic production is expected to fall.
The outlook for the next crop is uncertain, as low soil moisture and insufficient rain could affect chickpea sowing in Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Pulses prices in India are rising amid adverse weather, lower supplies and higher import costs, according to the India Pulses and Grains Association.
Pigeon pea prices are moving towards their 2023-24 highs, when retail prices crossed ₹200 per kg.
The national average retail price of pigeon pea was ₹127.90 per kg on October 11.
Black gram prices have risen amid limited Myanmar supplies and shipment delays, while chickpea prices are up ahead of the rabi sowing season.
- Who
- Indian consumers and traders are facing rising prices of pulses.
- What
- Prices of pigeon pea, black gram and chickpeas are rising.
- When
- The report was published on October 12, 2026; cited prices include figures from October 10 and 11.
- Where
- Across India, with examples from Akola in Maharashtra, Gulbarga in Karnataka and Delhi.
- Why
- Adverse weather, lower domestic supplies, higher import costs and shipment delays are contributing to price increases.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Pigeon pea prices in some markets rose by ₹17-19 per kg.
Imported Myanmar black gram was quoted at ₹101 per kg in Delhi.
The national average retail price of pigeon pea stood at ₹127.90 per kg.
Hindustan Times published a report on rising pulse prices.
- Pigeon pea retail price
- ₹127.90 per kg nationally on October 11
- Akola wholesale price
- ₹108-108.25 per kg
- Gulbarga wholesale price
- ₹103-113 per kg
- Myanmar black gram in Delhi
- ₹101 per kg on October 10, up from ₹88.75 a month earlier
- Crop concerns
- Adverse weather and dry conditions affect kharif pigeon pea prospects in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
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