The pulses industry has assured the government that the imports of your from Africa and Myanmar have been continuing despite some trade disturbances, while the shipments of chana from Australia are expected to be loaded from end of November.
The importers also suggested to lower the import duty on kabuli chana to control chana (chickpea ) prices, which have been consistently moving upwards.
“We have been continuously getting shipments of tur from Africa. Although there is some reduction in their tur acreage, the crop condition is good. Myanmar is also having 20% more plantation of tur,” said Satish Upadhyay, honorary secretary, Indian Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA)
India is also expected to get a very good crop of tur, which the trade expects to put pressure on international sellers to keep selling.
The top officials of the ministry also discussed measures to control chana dal prices, which have increased by 37% since January. The increase in chana prices since August 1 is more than 10%, shows data compiled by IPGA. The industry representatives also suggested lowering the import duty of 44% on Kabuli chana to 20%. “There are concerns about the interests of the Kabuli growers from Madhya Pradesh. However, allowing import of small sized kabuli or imposing a minimum import price can take care of these concerns,” said a source, who requested not to be identified.
