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Pulses import

Bumper crop of pulses expected, still short of demand: Govt

The country is expecting "bumper" crop of pulses this year but the supply will fall short of the demand, the government said on Friday, adding India will take two to three years to become self-sufficient in production.

Mar 24, 2017, 17:31 PM IST

Traders strike deals to import 3 mt pulses to cool prices

To help tame spiralling pulse prices that have hit Rs 200 per kg, traders have signed contracts to import about 3 million tonnes of lentils so far this year worth about USD 2 billion as domestic demand spikes.

Jun 19, 2016, 14:03 PM IST

Govt to import 5,000 tonnes of tur dal

MMTC has invited global bids for import of 5,000 tonnes of pigeon peas of the latest crop from Myanmar, Malawi, Mozambique or any other origin.

Jan 05, 2016, 16:09 PM IST

Government may closely monitor pulses import by private traders

Concerned over rising pulses prices, the government is considering to closely monitor imports of lentils by private traders.

Nov 24, 2015, 22:33 PM IST

No delay in pulses import due to Bihar elections: Balyan

Pulse prices have been ruling as high as Rs 180 per kg in the retail market across the country as their production slumped 2 million tonnes in the 2014-15 crop year on poor and untimely rains.

Nov 21, 2015, 15:57 PM IST

Pulses to ease in 15 days as more shipments arrive: IPGA

Imports of around 25 lakh tonnes of pulses by private traders will boost the domestic availability and help bringing down the prices, industry body India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA) has said.

Oct 21, 2015, 18:20 PM IST

Govt to import 3,000 tonnes pulses, asks states to curb hoarding

As pulses prices touched Rs 200 per kg, the Centre Monday decided to import additional 3,000 tonnes of lentils to control rising rates and asked the state governments to take strict action against hoarders.

Oct 19, 2015, 22:22 PM IST

Cabinet approves reimbursement to 4 government agencies for import of pulses

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared reimbursement of Rs 113 crore of losses on pulses imported between 2006-11 by four government agencies.

Sep 02, 2015, 13:22 PM IST

PSUs to soon float pulses import tenders

The government has finalised modalities for import of key pulses and state-run agencies such as MMTC will soon float tenders for overseas purchase of lentils, Agriculture Secretary Siraj Hussain said Tuesday.

Jun 16, 2015, 15:54 PM IST

Govt to import pulses to check prices; crackdown on hoarders

To check rising price of pulses, the government on Wednesday said it will import lentils in large quantities to boost supply and also asked states to take action against hoarders.

Jun 10, 2015, 13:52 PM IST