Prices of pulses in upward swing as markets perform well

Pulses: Prices of select pulses led by kabli gram moved up at the wholesale market here during the week on increased buying by stockists to meet rising demand.

Marketmen said increased buying by stockists against restricted supplies from producing regions led to rise in prices of select pulses.

Kabli gram small variety climbed to Rs 4,000-6,400 from previous level of Rs 3,900-5,900 per quintal.

Gram, gramdal local and best quality ended higher at Rs 3,150-3,700, Rs 3,900-4,100 and Rs 4,000-4,100 against last close of Rs 2,825-3,525, Rs 3,625-3,825 and Rs 3,775-3,875 per quintal, respectively.

Masoor small and bold gained Rs 200 each to 4,500-4,750 and Rs 4,700-4,800 per quintal respectively. Its dal local and best quality traded higher by the same margin to Rs 5,350-5,450 and Rs 5,450-5,550 per quintal, respectively.

Malka local and best quality moved up to Rs 5,000-5,300 and Rs 5,200-5,300 from previous close of Rs 4,900-5,000 and Rs 5,100-5,200 per quintal respectively.

In line with a general firm trend, peas white and green ended higher by Rs 50 each 3,000-3,050 and Rs 3,050-3,150 per quintal respectively.