Pulse Prices Soar: Tur, Moong, Urad Dal See Significant Hikes in 21 Days

• Pulse prices have surged significantly in the last 21 days, with wholesale rates increasing by Rs 500 to Rs 2000 per quintal.
• Tur dal, moong dal, and urad dal are the primary pulses affected by the price hike.
• Reasons for the increase include poor tur production and quality in the Kharif season, and crop damage to moong and urad due to excessive rainfall.
• Tur dal, previously Rs 10,000 per quintal, is now Rs 12,000; urad dal rose from Rs 9,000 to Rs 11,000; and moong dal from Rs 8,000-9,000 to Rs 10,000 per quintal.
• Retail prices for good quality tur dal are Rs 130/kg, moong dal Rs 110/kg, and urad dal Rs 110-120/kg, impacting common citizens.

Why It Matters: Inflation has hit the kitchen hard, with tur, moong, and urad dal prices rising sharply due to production issues.