Chana prices were up due to good demand from buyers. Arrivals of Chana in March 1- 28 is pegged at 450,034 tonnes as compared to 627,585 tonnes in the corresponding period a year ago.
Prices of chana are expected to increase by another 300-400 rupees in April due to lower supply and the government’s ongoing procurement drive for the commodity at the minimum support price of 5,230 rupees per 100 kg.