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
Centre asks states not to levy taxes on pulses to cool prices
Worried about a further spike in prices of pulses in coming months, the Centre today asked state governments not to levy local taxes like VAT and mandi fees on dals, besides taking stern action against hoarders to boost supply and bring down rates.
May 21, 2016, 16:09 PM IST
'Impose stock limit on importers to curb pulses prices'
Expressing concern over rise in prices of pulses, traders' body CAIT today said the government should impose stock limit on first importers and allow only domestic process houses to import foodgrain and pulses.
May 01, 2016, 16:59 PM IST
Relief! Pulses prices will not be allowed to cross Rs 120 per kg
Zee Media Bureau
Apr 24, 2016, 16:05 PM IST
Agriculture Minister proposes pulses buffer stock of 3.5 lac ton this year
Indian government is planning to create a buffer stock of 3.5 lakh tonnes of pulses during the current 2015-16 crop year through domestic purchase or imports to check high pulses prices.
Nov 01, 2015, 11:18 AM IST
Gram sowing down by 21%; wheat marginally lower
Total area sown to gram is down by 21 percent at 79.65 lakh hectares, while that of wheat crop is lagging behind marginally at 293.16 lakh hectares so far in the ongoing rabi season, according to latest government data.
Jan 02, 2015, 19:32 PM IST
