Pigeon Pea (Arhar Dal) Prices Drop by ₹150 to ₹1200 in Uttar Pradesh – Find Out Where the Steepest Fall Happened!

Dear Farmers, If you are planning to sell your pigeon pea (Arhar/Tur dal) soon, we urge you to pause and read this important market report. This week, several major mandis across Uttar Pradesh have witnessed a sharp drop in today’s Arhar dal prices, raising concern among farmers.

The biggest fall was seen in Nanpara mandi, where the price slipped from ₹9,800 to ₹8,600 per quintal — a direct drop of ₹1,200! This trend clearly indicates that the market is currently under pressure. If farmers rush to sell without strategy, they could suffer substantial losses.

This is the time for both farmers and traders to act wisely.

1.  Keep a close watch on daily mandi prices
2.  Consider holding your stock for now
3.  Analyze price trends before deciding when to sell

Read the full mandi-wise comparison below to understand where prices dropped and how much, and plan your sales smartly to avoid losses.

Arhar Dal Price Comparison (June 21 vs June 27, 2025):

Where Did the Prices Fall the Most?

This week, most mandis in Uttar Pradesh saw a downward trend in pigeon pea prices. The steepest decline occurred in Nanpara, where prices dropped by ₹1,200 per quintal. Etawah and Bharthana also recorded significant falls of ₹700 each.

Even in major markets like Lucknow, the price fell from ₹11,050 to ₹10,500, resulting in a loss of ₹550 per quintal for sellers. Mandis like Amroha and Sultanpur saw moderate dips of ₹200 to ₹300, while Meerut, Firozabad, and Bahraich showed only minor fluctuations.

Overall, this week has been disadvantageous for farmers, and the outlook for next week will largely depend on Kharif sowing activities and monsoon progress.

Advice for Farmers:

1. Consider selling in mandis where prices are still ₹10,500 or above, such as Amroha and Lucknow.
2. Avoid panic selling in markets like Nanpara, Etawah, and Bharthana, where sharp declines were recorded. If possible, hold your stock for better rates.
3. With Kharif sowing and rainfall expected to impact market conditions in the coming days, prices may see fresh movement.

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