Rising Tuar Dal Prices Put Pressure On Indian Households
India, which produces 26-27 million tonnes of pulses annually, faces self-sufficiency in chana and moong but relies on imports for tuar and masur due to shortages.
Feb 05, 2024, 08:31 AM IST
Direct MMTC, STC to import dal, boost supply: Ram Vilas Paswan to Commerce Ministry
Fearing rise in dal prices even next year, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Tuesday asked the Commerce Ministry to direct trading firms such as MMTC and STC to start importing and boost domestic supply.
Dec 29, 2015, 20:37 PM IST
Listen to your wife to curb soaring dal prices, Shiv Sena advises Maharashtra CM
In a sarcastic comment over soaring prices of pulses and other kitchen staples, the Shiv Sena on Friday advised Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to listen to his wife and bring the rates under control.
Nov 20, 2015, 17:11 PM IST
Over 4,660 tonnes seized pulses offloaded in open market: Govt
The prices of lentils are continuing to rule higher up to Rs 190 per kg in most retail markets despite several measures taken by the government including action against hoarders, stock holding limits on traders and importers among others.
Nov 12, 2015, 19:12 PM IST
Govt seizes over 1.20 lakh ton of pulses; dal prices falling but still costly
Over 1.20 lakh tonnes of pulses have been seized from hoarders across the country so far as part of the government's steps to control prices of lentils, which still remain expensive for common man.
Oct 29, 2015, 21:22 PM IST
Pulses prices start easing as 82,000 tons seized from hoarders
The seized stocks will be released in retail markets within a week, which will further help cool down prices.
Oct 27, 2015, 21:28 PM IST
DNA: Analysis of rising pulse prices adding to common man's woes
Production of pulses slipped down by 12% in 2014-15 compared to the previous year. As a result, prices of this essential item have zoomed up by more than 100% across the country.
Oct 24, 2015, 11:08 AM IST
Has govt failed to contain dal prices?
Dal prices rose to a record high of Rs 210 per kg sending the government into fire fighting mode.
Oct 24, 2015, 00:09 AM IST
Shatrughan Sinha takes dig at Centre for spiralling pulses' price
Disgruntled BJP MP Shatrughan Sinha on Friday expressed concern at the spiralling price of pulses and asked the Centre to take urgent steps to contain it.
Oct 16, 2015, 16:22 PM IST
Select pulses remain up on tight supply
Select pulses prices continued their upward trend and strengthened up to Rs 500 per quintal at the wholesale market on Friday on persistent buying by stockists.
Oct 16, 2015, 14:51 PM IST
Mandi Live: Pulses rates hiking up
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