Topic
urad
Commodities Agricultural #urad#black gram
Urad Acreage in North India Rises 8% on Recent Rains, Sowing Accelerates
Urad (black matpe) acreage in India has increased 8% year-on-year to 18.67 lakh hectares as of July 24, 2026, driven by recent rains in northern states. While Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan saw gains, Maharashtra and Karnataka recorded sharp declines due to delayed monsoon. Trade sources expect higher northern output to offset southern shortfalls.
Jul 24, 2026 1 source
Commodities Agricultural #urad#prices
Urad Prices Surge 20% on Tight Supplies and Rising Rates in Myanmar and Brazil
Urad (black matpe) prices have surged about 20% over the past month, driven by tight supplies, a rebound in demand, and higher rates in Myanmar and Brazil. India's urad output fell in 2025-26, and imports from Myanmar and Brazil dropped sharply. Sowing of kharif urad was 6% lower year-on-year as of July 17, adding to supply fears.
Jul 17, 2026 1 source