Agmarknet data shows wheat, paddy and moong prices rising, even as onion, urad and maize record declines amid shifting supply conditions

India’s wholesale agricultural markets presented a mixed picture over the past week, with gains in cereals and select commodities offset by declines in pulses, oilseeds, and key vegetables, according to data from Agmarknet.

Among the gainers, paddy (rice unmilled) prices rose 2.75 per cent week-on-week, while wheat increased 4.18 per cent, reflecting steady demand and ongoing procurement support. Pulses such as gram and masur also recorded marginal gains of 0.49 per cent and 1.32 per cent, respectively.

Moong led the upward trend with a sharp 12.32 per cent increase, followed by tomato prices, which climbed 11.07 per cent, highlighting continued volatility in perishable commodities. Bajra prices rose 7.19 per cent, while oilseeds such as groundnut and sesamum gained 3.51 per cent and 5.45 per cent, respectively.

However, several commodities saw declines during the same period. Maize prices fell 1.40 per cent, while tur (arhar) dropped 1.92 per cent. Urad registered one of the steepest declines at 11.30 per cent, indicating weak demand in the pulses segment.

Coarse cereals also faced pressure, with jowar down 7.31 per cent and ragi declining 1.25 per cent. Oilseeds showed mild weakness, with mustard, soybean, and sunflower slipping marginally.

Vegetables recorded notable price corrections, with onion prices falling 11.22 per cent and potato declining 6.94 per cent, suggesting improved supply conditions in mandis.

The data reflects uneven price movements across commodities, with cereals showing relative stability while pulses and vegetables remain more volatile. Market trends continue to be influenced by seasonal arrivals, demand patterns, and supply conditions across regions.