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Chana prices climb over 9% in a monthChana prices are rising despite a strong harvest and large buffer stocks. Government procurement is a key driver, absorbing a significant p...- India's import of pulses may fall to 40-45 lakh tons in FY25, from 47.38 lakh tons in FY24: IndustryIndia's pulse imports were projected to drop to 40-45 lakh tonnes from 47.38 lakh tonnes last year due to good monsoons driving up domestic...
- Pulses trade body to Centre: Revoke tur MoU with MozambiqueThe Indian Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA) said that one influential exporter in Mozambique has not been allowing other exporters to s...
- IPGA urges govt to replace tur dal with other pulses in mid-day meal projectLast fiscal, India had imported 850,000 tonnes of tur (pigeon peas) to meet domestic demand. The Centre has also extended the import of tur...
- Consumers turning to open packs of essential items to avoid 5% GSTBimal Kothari, chairman, India Pulses & Grains Association (IPGA), said that though it is difficult to ascertain what percentage of consume...
- Companies make over 25 kg packs to avoid 5% GSTThe CBIC on Sunday clarified that pre-packaged food items weighing more than 25 kg in a single packet would be exempted from GST. The 5% le...
- IPGA urges government to reinstate exemption of GST levied on pre-packed and pre-labelled agri productsIPGA has also raised concerns about the apprehension among traders and the unfavourable impact on farmers’ and consumers interest. IPGA is ...
- Pulses exporters want 10 per cent cash subsidy to boost exportsPulses industry associations have written to the commerce and agriculture ministries, seeking a cash subsidy of 10% to boost exports of cha...
- Pulses importers land in trouble after govt's move on moong beans"We are making representation to the Union ministry of commerce and industry to withdraw this notification, as Indian importers have contra...
- India extends window for import of pulses, soyameal till DecemberThe decision comes amid uncertainty about the size, quality and time of arrival of the standing kharif crop due to erratic weather. Also, t...
- Stock limits on pulses: IPGA says 'utterly shocked', demands immediate withdrawal of order"We urge the government to immediately withdraw the order as it is not in the interest of anybody," IGPA Vice Chairman Bimbal Kothari said ...
- Pulses association demands clarification on stock monitoring under EC Act; claims it may hamper tradeIndian Pulses and Grains Association has claimed that traders are hesitant to import or procure pulses in the domestic market for fear of g...
- President's secretary Sanjay Kothari next CVC, ex-IAS officer Julka to be CIC: OfficialsThe committee has also chosen by a majority decision, former Information and Broadcasting Secretary Bimal Julka, currently serving as an In...
- Import curbs may not help tur, chanaSowing of chana has increased by about 14% to about 100 lakh hectare as on December 22.
- Chana dal prices peak as local stocks get exhausted and imports are delayed“The government is sitting on huge stocks of chana, even when the next harvest is just round the corner,“ said a prominent dal miller, who ...
- Heavy rains bring down prices of pulsesA July 26th forecast by National Australia Bank predicted a fall in chick peas and lentils from their peak of $1,200/tonne to $700/tonne by...
- Traders strike deals to import three million tonnes of lentils to cool pricesAsked about overall import this fiscal, he said it would depend on total sowing area which is likely to increase on forecast of a better mo...
- Expect a bumper pulse crop next seasonWe expect a bumper crop of pulses this year as prices are very good. Softening of prices will happen from September, said Bimal Kothari, VP...
- Pulses may remain beyond reach for many in 2016 tooGovt agencies that entered market to create a buffer stock for next year are finding it tough to buy tur because private players are paying...
- India set to import tur dal from Africa amid high domestic pricesTur accounts for 15% of the total pulses production in India. Domestic prices of tur have been higher than the international prices over th...
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