Urad grew well last year, but so far this year it has disappointed. However, merchants have begun to recede due to low pricing, while urad demand in Chennai is gradually increasing. Furthermore, with the arrival of containers in Chennai, urad prices are projected to improve.
Similarly, the FAQ is doing well, with a positive outlook. Its impact will be felt shortly in the Indore market. It is projected to increase as the demand for urad rises. One explanation for this is that there is now no urad crop in the country; whatever crop does arrive, it will do so in September or October.