Chana prices remained firm at most of the trading centers today. Most of the markets in Maharashtra remained closed today on the occasion of Muharram. The increased demand from retailers and millers along with slight short supply mainly pushed up the Chana prices as the harvesting pressure is yet to build up. The harvesting has not gathered momentum at most of the production centers and expected to build up from mid February. The production is also expected on the higher side. Chana crop is expected at 60 lakh tonnes this year according to the trade sources. So, if weather remains congenial during harvesting season, the prices will come down to more reasonable levels in the coming time.