Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs SecyThe government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bo...
26 May, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
Bada Mangal 2026: Dates, Significance and How to Perform the PujaBada Mangal 2026 is special because devotees will observe eight sacred Tuesdays dedicated to Hanuman from May 5 to June 23. The festival is...
04 May, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
How to use roasted chana in summer meals to beat heatwaves while getting protein & fibreRoasted channa (bhuna chana) is a simple, affordable, and highly effective addition to your summer diet, especially during heatwaves, as it...
24 Apr, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Ministry of Consumer Affairs consults industry about supply of tur and chana ahead of the festival seasonThe Department of Consumer Affairs met with pulses industry stakeholders to assess tur and chana dal supply ahead of festivals. Chana price...
24 Aug, 2024, 04.42 PM IST
To ease shortage of pulses, government exempts stock limit on kabuli chanaThis move is expected to help importers bring in more Kabuli chana into India ahead of the festival season. Pulses, including kabuli chana,...
12 Jul, 2024, 02.12 PM IST
Australian farmers likely to grow more chana for Indian consumersIndia's decision to remove the 66% import duty on desi chana has caused international prices to surge by 7-10%. This move is expected to en...
06 May, 2024, 03.47 PM IST
Tur, chana prices fall 4% on rising imports, government actions, fall in demandThe prices of pulses in India have decreased by about 4% in the past month due to increased imports and reduced consumer demand. The price ...
11 Oct, 2023, 11.07 AM IST
Ample supplies, sufficient production prospects weighing on chanaChana output in the country came in higher during the last two years on the back of record production and higher imports.
06 Mar, 2019, 08.06 PM IST
Duty hike on US Chana, Masur may not impact prices hereCanada accounts for 90 per cent of India’s masur imports, while the US accounts for only 7.4 per cent.
22 Jun, 2018, 11.37 AM IST
Chana futures hit fresh season lowChana futures on NCDEX have plunged more than 44% in 7 months.
24 Apr, 2018, 08.03 PM IST
Government doubles import duty on sugar to 100 per cent, hikes chana to 40 per centAt present, customs duty or import tax on sugar is 50 per cent and that on chana (chickpeas) is 30 per cent.
06 Feb, 2018, 09.20 PM IST
Traders want import curbs on chana as prices fallAt Latur market, chana prices are at Rs 36.50 a kg, down 17 per cent compared to MSP.
19 Dec, 2017, 01.19 PM IST
Chana supply expected to go up from SeptemberIndia imported more than 8 lakh tonnes of chana during this period, mostly from Australia, where there was a 40% increase in production.
21 Jul, 2016, 12.05 PM IST
Agriculture Ministry proposes 10% import duty on chanaThe proposal comes in the backdrop of chana prices ruling below the minimum support price of Rs 3,100 per quintal in some parts of the coun...
30 Dec, 2014, 07.12 PM IST
Government allows duty-free imports of pulses until March next yearThe government has extended the time for duty-free imports of pulses to March next year, a move aimed at keeping a check on prices.
04 Oct, 2014, 04.25 AM IST
- Racing pulse over chana import
The Centre could be forking out a bigger pulses import bill this year with the trade estimating production of chana during 2006-07 at 5.2 m...
07 May, 2007, 02.22 AM IST
- Oz rains add flavour to Bikaneri bhujiya
Besan is the backbone of India’s ethnic snack food and mithai industry. Demand for besan is steady throughout the year, with a spurt in the...
25 Jan, 2007, 12.07 AM IST