The prices of tur dal have declined from the peak of Rs 200, but are still ruling high at Rs 180, according to data compiled by Consumer Affairs Ministry. The price of tur remained high at Rs 140. The tur prices have fallen slightly in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi and Ahmedabad by up to Rs 12 per kg following several measures from the government.
The retail tur prices have declined by Rs 12 per kg to Rs 153 in Chennai in the last one week, by Rs 10 to Rs 128 in Ahmedabad, by Rs 6 to Rs 160 in Mumbai, by Rs 2 to Rs 164 in Delhi. Similarly, urad prices have declined by Rs 13 to Rs 170 in Chennai and by Rs 4 to Rs 148 in Delhi in the period under the review.
Further, the decline in the prices of pulses can also be attributed to releasing of about 6,000 tonnes seized pulses into the retail market in the states like Karnataka, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.