Chana prices are expected to decline due to favorable weather conditions and increased sowing in key states like Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. Peak arrivals are expected from mid-March to early April, adding pressure on prices. India imported a record 6.7 million tonnes of pulses in 2024, with yellow peas accounting for nearly 2.9 million…
To reduce hoarding and increase supply, the government announced in a statement that it has extended its stock limitations on pulses, including tur and chana, to wholesalers, retailers, large chain shops, millers, and importers until September 30. Stock limitations of 200 MT for wholesalers, 5 MT for retailers, 5 MT at each retail location, and…
The federal government authorized duty-free imports of yellow peas in early December with a target date of March 2024; this was later extended to April and finally June. It was a component of New Delhi’s involvement to lower the pulse basket’s overall pricing. The 50% tariff on yellow peas reportedly went into effect for the…
The food ministry on Friday requested that traders, wholesalers, retailers, large chain shops, and milers around the states reveal stock positions within a week in order to stop speculation and a jump in rice prices. “The domestic prices of rice are increasing despite a good crop this kharif, ample stocks with Food Corporation of India…
