Uttar Pradesh is experiencing a significant increase in the cultivation of oilseeds and pulses during the Kharif season. The Agriculture Department reported a 547.14 thousand hectare increase in the total area under oilseed crops in 2025, with the most significant increase in sesame cultivation. Groundnut and soybean cultivation also expanded, with pigeon pea (arhar) being…
India’s pulses imports reached a record 66.33 lakh tonnes in 2024, nearly doubling from the previous year. The surge was primarily driven by increased yellow pea imports, which were allowed duty-free to address a shortfall in domestic chana production. Tur and urad imports also reached all-time highs, accounting for 25% of India’s total pulses consumption….
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…
Yesterday’s 0.66% increase in cotton candy prices saw them settle at 57960. The USDA’s weekly export sales report, which revealed strong net sales for the 2023–2024 season, provided some bright news. With 146,100 running bales sold, net sales increased significantly from the previous week by 79% and from the prior four-week average by 64%. For…
The National Statistical Office (NSO) issued data on Friday that showed that retail inflation, which is based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), decreased to a 10-month low of 4.85% in March from 5.1% in February, despite high food costs. In the upcoming months, food prices are predicted to stay erratic. In the meantime, the…
The government updated the stock holding limits for several entities on Monday and prolonged the time frame for the current stock limitations on tur and urad by two months until December 31 of this year. The Food and Consumer Affairs Ministry has decreased the stock restrictions at the depot for wholesalers and large chain shops…
The government is likely to impose stock holding restrictions on chana (gram), after wheat, tur, and urad, as a result of a price increase. The government aims to prevent a potential price increase during the upcoming festive season since mandi prices of chana this month for the first time in many years exceeded the minimum…
The Indian pulses industry has reiterated its call for the importation of yellow peas into the nation amid forecasts of a moderate El Nino, which is projected to cause decreased rainfall. At a conference held on Wednesday to review the availability and supply of pulses in the nation, the trade group India Pulses and Grains…
Due to an early start in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, wheat sowing has increased by 10% as of Friday during the current rabi season. By the end of the month, the area under the cereal crop will show how much wheat will be produced, as planting in December would certainly damage the crop yield if…
