States to release 98,000 tons seized pulses in market from next week
Dal prices are expected to cool down further in the coming days as state governments will release over 98,000 tonnes of seized pulses in the open market from next week.
Oct 28, 2015, 21:17 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
Maharashtra govt may exempt pulses importers from stock holding limit
To ensure smooth supply of imported pulses and check prices, the Maharashtra government is working out a mechanism for exempting importers of pulses from the ambit of stock holding limits.
Oct 27, 2015, 14:44 PM IST
State governments start selling tur dal at Rs 120-145/kg
As per the Consumer Affairs Ministry's data, retail prices were still ruling high at Rs 200/kg today, while Urad is selling at Rs 190/kg, moong dal at Rs 130/kg, masoor dal at Rs 110/kg and gram at Rs 85/kg.
Oct 26, 2015, 20:06 PM IST
Retail pulses prices seen falling up to 10-15% before Diwali
Retail pulses prices are seen to be falling around 10 percent to 15 percent as supplies are set to improve over the fortnight.
Oct 26, 2015, 15:27 PM IST
Centre asks states to ensure pulses sell at reasonable price
The central government has said asked states to ensure that pulses are sold in the market at reasonable prices through Public Distribution System
Oct 25, 2015, 09:38 AM IST
Nearly 75,000 tons of pulses seized from hoarders in 13 states
Nearly 75,000 tonnes of pulses have been seized from hoarders in raids across 13 states as part of the measures to control the skyrocketing retail prices that have touched up to Rs 210 per kg.
Oct 24, 2015, 20:16 PM IST
Over 15,000 tons of pulses seized from hoarders in 4 states
This takes the total seizure of pulses so far to 50,656.79 tonnes, recovered in 3,149 raids carried out in 10 states. The seized lentils will be offloaded in the market to boost supply.
Oct 23, 2015, 19:57 PM IST
Pulses importers seek stockholding exemption; offer 1 lakh kg dal per day at Rs 135 per kg
Pulses importers met with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and sought exemption from the stock limit. The also promised 1 lakg kg or Tur to government agencies at Rs 135 per kg per day
Oct 23, 2015, 12:31 PM IST
Pulses worth Rs 125 crore seized in Thane
Pulses worth around Rs 125 crore, which were hoarded in various godowns here, have been seized by the Thane Police and Supplies department.
Oct 22, 2015, 18:21 PM IST
Arun Jaitley warns of action against hoarders as govt raids recover 36,000 tonnes of pulses
With dal prices touching a record Rs 210 per kg, the government Wednesday went into a fire fighting mode, raiding hoarders to recover about 36,000 tonnes of pulses, which along with the imports will be pushed into the market to cool prices.
Oct 21, 2015, 21:24 PM IST
Govt seizes over 35,000 tons of pulses from hoarders in 10 states
The Centre Wednesday said over 35,000 tonnes of pulses have been seized from 10 states in two days after the state governments intensified crackdown against hoarding and black marketing of the commodity.
Oct 21, 2015, 18:57 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
Cabinet takes stock of pulse prices, supply situation
With retail pulse prices soaring beyond Rs 200 per kg, the Cabinet Wednesday reviewed de-hoarding measures being taken by state governments and discussed ways to boost supply to control further spike in prices during the festive season.
Oct 21, 2015, 17:00 PM IST
Pulses prices touch Rs 210/kg; 5,800 tonnes seized from hoarders
According to the Consumer Affairs Ministry, over 5,800 tonnes of pulses have been seized in five states in the last few months. Around 2,546 tonnes have been seized from Telangana, 2,295 tonnes from Madhya Pradesh, 600 tonnes from Andhra Pradesh, 360 tonnes from Karnataka and 1 tonne from Maharashtra.
Oct 21, 2015, 00:02 AM IST
Pulses hoarding: Maharashtra govt conducts 276 raids in last 24 hours
In a bid to control the spiralling prices of pulses, the Maharashtra government Tuesday conducted 276 raids in 16 districts to check hoarding and black-marketing of the commodity in the state.
Oct 20, 2015, 21:03 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
Pulses prices touch Rs 200 per kg mark
Pulses prices in the country are on an upswing. Retail prices of Tur dal touched Rs 200 per kg today. Urad at Rs 190 per kg is expected to follow the trend soon.
Oct 19, 2015, 15:44 PM IST
Govt trying hard to keep pulses prices in check
Retail prices of tur dal today rose up to Rs 181 per kg -- much higher than the cost of chicken -- in most parts of the country, as against Rs 85 per kg in the year-ago period, as per the data maintained by the Consumer Affairs Ministry.
Oct 14, 2015, 18:02 PM IST
Pulses prices soar past Rs 100/kg; no tenders yet for import
Consumers in Mumbai and Chennai are paying the maximum price for tur, urad and moong, followed by Delhi and Kolkata.
Jun 21, 2015, 11:53 AM IST
