India tur imports rose 44% in the first eight months of 2026 from a year earlier, even as prices for the pulse eased for a second consecutive week through October 24. The increase in imports comes amid concerns that drought could affect the kharif crop in major producing states.

Key Takeaways

  • Imports reached 6.25 lakh tonnes in January–August, up from 4.34 lakh tonnes a year earlier.
  • Tur dal prices fell by about ₹200–₹300 per quintal on the week in markets including Gulbarga and Akola.
  • Drought in Maharashtra and Karnataka has raised concerns about the standing crop.

India tur imports and weekly price moves

The India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA) said imports from Mozambique exceeded 2.29 lakh tonnes in January–August 2026. Myanmar supplied more than 1.528 lakh tonnes, while imports from Tanzania totaled 1.10 lakh tonnes.

Both domestic and imported tur prices fell across major Indian markets for a second straight week in the period ending October 24, the trade body said. Imported African tur prices in Mumbai eased by ₹50–₹150 per quintal, depending on origin.

IPGA attributed subdued buying to lower Myanmar CNF offers, rupee appreciation, weak demand and tight liquidity. It said much festive demand had already been covered, while lower dal prices limited mills’ willingness to raise bids for raw tur.

Drought concerns temper selling

Selling pressure remained limited, IPGA said, citing lower expectations for the kharif crop, worsening drought conditions and lower-than-expected imports from Africa. It added that expectations of higher prices next season were discouraging stockists and traders from selling aggressively.

Growers in Karnataka’s Kalaburgi region were waiting for rain to help the standing crop. A local grower said at least one or two spells were needed to revive it.

Tur acreage in the 2026 kharif season stood at 47.25 lakh hectares, compared with 45.95 lakh hectares in the corresponding period a year earlier.

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