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…
