Reduced market inflows may support near-term pulse prices as traders monitor supply conditions and procurement trends

Prices of major pulse commodities remained mixed across key agricultural markets on May 3, 2026, as arrivals declined sharply in several categories, reflecting tightening short-term supplies and continued volatility in the domestic pulses market.

According to the latest Marketwise Price & Arrival Report, Arhar (Tur/Red Gram) was traded at Rs 6,565.29 per quintal, significantly below the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Rs 8,000 per quintal fixed for the 2026–27 marketing season. Market arrivals of Arhar declined substantially to 284.20 metric tonnes, compared with 1,794.43 metric tonnes recorded on May 2 and 1,208.40 metric tonnes on May 1, indicating reduced market inflows over the past two sessions.

Bengal Gram (Gram) also continued to trade below its MSP of Rs 5,875 per quintal, with prices recorded at Rs 5,158.50 per quintal on May 3. Arrivals of Bengal Gram fell sharply to 1,394.13 metric tonnes from 5,298.08 metric tonnes a day earlier, reflecting a significant slowdown in market arrivals.

Black Gram (Urd Beans), however, remained one of the few pulse varieties trading above its MSP. Prices stood at Rs 8,172.83 per quintal against an MSP of Rs 7,800 per quintal, although the commodity witnessed a decline from the previous day’s price of Rs 9,173.76 per quintal. Arrivals remained relatively limited at 93.76 metric tonnes.

Green Gram (Moong) prices were reported at Rs 7,714.92 per quintal, below the MSP level of Rs 8,768 per quintal. Arrivals of moong declined to 68.97 metric tonnes on May 3 from 522.25 metric tonnes on May 2, further highlighting tightening supplies in select pulse categories.

Lentil (Masur) continued to trade above its MSP of Rs 7,000 per quintal, with prices recorded at Rs 7,383.90 per quintal. However, arrivals dropped sharply to 21.55 metric tonnes compared with 1,283.38 metric tonnes recorded in the previous session, marking one of the steepest declines among the tracked commodities.

The latest market trends indicate continued fluctuations in the pulses segment as traders and market participants monitor supply conditions, procurement activity and seasonal demand ahead of the upcoming Kharif sowing season. Analysts said the sharp decline in arrivals across several commodities could provide near-term price support, particularly for pulse varieties already trading above MSP levels. However, broader market direction is expected to remain dependent on domestic production prospects, weather developments and import availability in the coming months.