Tur prices flat in Akola even as arrivals rise.

Prices of tur in Akola, the benchmark market for the commodity, were flat despite a rise in arrivals. Arrivals rose due to anticipation of demand in the coming days as well as the fact that farmers need extra cash for sowing. In Akola, tur was quoted as 3,700-3,750 rupees per 100 kg. In Kalaburagi, a key market for the commodity, prices were unchanged at 3,700-3,925 rupees per 100 kg and arrivals were steady at 2,000 bags.