Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) Price Today in India - अरहर / तुअर का आज का भाव
The current wholesale (modal) price of Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) (अरहर / तुअर) in India is ₹7,400 per quintal, up ₹1299 from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹5,641 to a maximum of ₹11,800 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.
Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) is grown mainly in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana. It is a pulse crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Dec-Feb) season - Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Dec-Feb).
Arhar (tur dal) is India's most consumed pulse and an essential protein source for 1.4 billion people. India imports 3-5 lakh tonnes annually from Myanmar, Australia and Canada to meet demand, making domestic production highly sensitive to import policy - import duty changes can swing mandi prices by ₹500-1000/quintal within days.
Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) MSP Kharif 2026-27 - ₹8,450/Quintal
The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) is ₹8,450 per quintal for Kharif 2026-27, announced by the Government of India on the recommendation of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). MSP is the floor price - government procurement agencies are obligated to buy at this rate, so you should never sell your arhar (tur/pigeon pea) below ₹8,450/quintal. Today's market price of ₹7,400 is below MSP - consider selling to a government procurement centre at ₹8,450 instead of the open market. See the full Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) MSP tracker with the year-on-year change and free alerts.
Why Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) Prices Change
- Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the arhar (tur/pigeon pea) harvest window helps you time sales.
- Weather: Drought, floods, frost or unseasonal rain damage the crop and cut supply, pushing prices up; a bumper harvest pushes them down.
- Government policy: MSP sets a price floor; export bans/permissions, buffer-stock release and import duty all move prices.
- Demand: Festivals, processing-industry demand and export orders raise prices.
- Grade & quality: Clean, dry, well-graded produce always fetches a premium over mixed lots.
How to Get the Best Price for Your Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea)
- Compare mandis: Check the state-wise rates above and visit 2-3 nearby mandis before selling - same-day rates can differ ₹100-500/quintal.
- Grade and clean your arhar (tur/pigeon pea) - graded produce fetches 15-20% higher bids.
- Time the market: Avoid selling at peak-arrival when prices bottom out. Use a warehouse and a Kisan Credit Card loan to store and sell in the lean season.
- Use government procurement at MSP (₹8,450) if the market price falls below it.
Popular Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) Varieties in India
- BSMR-736 (wilt resistant, Maharashtra)
- Pusa-992 (early duration)
- UPAS-120 (early, UP)
- NDA-1 (Varanasi)
- GT-100 (Gujarat wilt resistant)
Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) Uses & End Markets
- Tur dal - India's most popular split pulse
- Sambar base in South India
- Papad and besan blending
- Green pods as vegetable (sabji)
- Crop residue for fuel and cattle feed
Grow Better Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) - Inputs & Guidance
Higher quality means a higher price. For the best arhar (tur/pigeon pea) crop: choose a high-yield Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) seed variety, base fertilizer on a soil health card, follow the right pest-control schedule, and irrigate efficiently with a subsidised drip system. See the crop calendar for the ideal sowing window.