India imposes stock limits on tur, chana to cool pricesIndia has imposed stock limits on pigeon peas (tur) and chickpeas (chana) in efforts to stabilize prices and prevent hoarding amidst elevat...
22 Jun, 2024, 01.02 AM IST
Basic customs duties on 8 US products will continue; only retaliatory tax removedThe retaliatory duties removed are 10 per cent on chickpeas, 20 per cent on lentils, Rs 7-20 per kg on almonds,; and 20 per cent each on wa...
15 Sep, 2023, 08.23 PM IST
Australia, Brazil to grow Arhar dal for Indian consumersSatish Upadhyay, executive committee member, IPGA, said, "Australia had earlier done trial production in 2019 and the quality was good. How...
14 Jul, 2023, 12.01 AM IST
Govt needs to revisit import duty on chickpeas, lentils: IPGAIndia faces a tight supply-demand situation with respect to chickpeas (chana) and lentils (masoor dal), and the government needs to revisit...
19 May, 2021, 07.09 PM IST
Why Delhi street vendors may drive the prices of kabuli chana upward when they get back to businessChole bhatura and chole kulcha are among the most popular food dishes in northern India while chana chaat is a popular snack item. But thei...
18 Aug, 2020, 02.54 PM IST
Rain causes loss in Rabi crops of wheat, mustardThe prices of mustard and potato, the most affected commodities, are likely to increase due to damage to crops. The retail price of potato ...
14 Mar, 2020, 10.15 AM IST
Govt to sell chana through commodity exchange NCDEXPulses prices, which had recently crossed Rs 200 per kg, have declined substantially and now are ruling at an average price of Rs 75-120 pe...
21 Oct, 2016, 06.28 PM IST
Government's decision on GM pulses depends on regulator GEACAfter the selection of appropriate events and clearance of RCGM, transgenic events will be submitted to GEAC for further observation and ap...
31 May, 2016, 07.52 PM IST
Over 1,600 MT pulses worth Rs 15 crore seized in ThaneHuge stocks of pulses worth Rs 15 crore, which were hoarded in three gowdown here, were seized by Police and Supplies department.
24 Oct, 2015, 09.59 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
Despite rising pulses imports, liberal policy can help contain prices and ensure regular supplyThe prices of pulses have soared beyond the reach of poor consumers. To cool inflationary pressure on pulses, the government was forced to ...
24 Feb, 2014, 04.42 AM IST
- Guar rises on bargain-buying; chana falls
November contract was up 2.98 per cent at Rs 5,880 per 100 kg on the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange.
26 Sep, 2013, 03.19 PM IST
Chana prices may rise after JuneThough the price may remain under pressure in the short term, it will be on the positive side during the third quarter.
06 May, 2013, 08.52 AM IST
Due to low output estimates and abysmal stocks, chickpea set for a price riseDue to the low output estimates and abysmal stocks from last year, the prices may be high in the medium term.
04 Jun, 2012, 08.57 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
- Chana prices may leave a bitter taste
Everything from besan laddoos and dhokla to pakoras and chola bhatura is feeling the pinch.
13 Sep, 2006, 12.56 PM IST