The arrivals in Delhi market were slightly better at 25-30 motors against the previous day’s arrivals of 20-25 motors. Spot prices improved by Rs 5-55 at different centres, recovering from recent declines. Subdued demand and some quality issues had hit the prices recently. Further, continued imports of cheaper alternatives like peas are also making the demand price-sensitive. Healthy production this year along with timely imports by government have belied chana stockists hopes for windfall profits in the off-season. At the time of harvest many of the stockists are believed to have stored Chana at higher levels. Though shortage of other pulses has kept the prices of Chana slightly higher than the normal so far, the scope of prices soaring like last year is now remote. Further, the problem of early deterioration of quality is putting pressure on the stockists for speedy liquidation of the poor quality Chana, which might keep the prices under pressure. Forthcoming festival season demand kindles hope for the bulls, but the upside seems limited.