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Nagpur: The quintessential component of Indian meals, ‘dal chawal,’ is facing a considerable impact on household budgets, courtesy of soaring prices of tur dal and rice in the current season. Tur dal has experienced a staggering increase of over 50 percent, adding financial strain to many households, a local media report said.
Simultaneously, various rice varieties have witnessed a notable surge ranging between 20-25 percent compared to prices in the previous year. This upward trend in essential food items poses challenges for consumers, particularly those who rely on these staples as dietary mainstays, prompting concerns about affordability and accessibility.
Some of the popular varieties of tur dal like fod fatka, unpolished and polished waradi fatka, are available at Nagpur’s wholesale gain market in a price range of Rs 145 to Rs 162 per kg. Similarly, HMT, Kali Mooch and Shreeram rice are being sold at a price between Rs 45 to 70 per kg.
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According to a leading grain dealer at the Kalamna market yard, there is a shortage of tur dal in the markets. New crop of tur dal has recently started arriving in the markets and as of now there is a short supply of these commodities due to which the prices are flying high, he said.
The new crop of tur and rice starts arriving in the markets from January and it continues till April. Elaborating on the price rise, the dealer said that many tur dal states have recorded less production in the current year compared to the previous year. He further added that unseasonal rains have caused significant crop loss of tur dal in major cultivation areas due to which there is shortage of the commodity.
It is important to note that tur dal prices had surpassed Rs 185 per kg mark in wholesale markets in September-October in 2023 when there was a shortage in the domestic as well as in the international markets because of unfavourable weather conditions. Another grain merchant said that the prices may come down in the coming days. The arrival season for rice and tur dal has just begun. Market may see improved supply of these commodities in March and April which may cool down the prices, he said.
