Urad acreage rises 8% as north India planting gains on recent rains
India’s urad acreage reached 18.67 lakh hectares by July 24, up 8% year on year, led by gains in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The expanded northern crop could support pulse availability for grocery operators, though final output remains dependent on September–October rains.
India’s urad acreage rose 8% as rains and high prices spurred planting in northern states. Higher coverage in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan may offset sharp acreage declines in Maharashtra and Karnataka, influencing pulse supply for food and grocery operators.
Why this matters
IPGA’s latest acreage update points to stronger northern urad planting and potential grocery pulse supply support. No related recent IPGA signals were provided for comparison.
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