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Centre expands 'Bharat' brand to include chana whole and masur dal

Wed, Oct 23, 2024

The government is also maintaining price interventions for onion at Rs 35/kg and tomato at Rs 65/kg.

Centre discusses pulse price situation with retailers

Centre discusses pulse price situation with retailers

Tue, Oct 08, 2024

The Retailers Association of India (RAI), which represents the interests of online and offline retails in the country, has sought government action to contain the prices of such commodities in a fair range.

Kharif sown area improves by 10.3 per cent in 2024 sowing season

Kharif sown area improves by 10.3 per cent in 2024 sowing season

Wed, Jul 17, 2024

A report by Bank of Baroda research says the overall cumulative rainfall this year remains marginally on the lower side so far at 287.7 mm, compared with 293.5mm last year.

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Kharif crop sowing rises by 14.1% in 2024, pulses record 50% jump

Kharif crop sowing rises by 14.1% in 2024, pulses record 50% jump

Mon, Jul 08, 2024

The area under pulses sown this year has surged by 50 per cent to 36.81 lakh hectares from 23.78 lakh hectares last year. This augurs well as there has been a shortage of pulses in the country which has driven up food inflation.

Lentils in Focus: New Government Actions

Lentils in Focus: New Government Actions

Tue, Jun 18, 2024

New action on pulses! Big chain retailers may have to give stock disclosure twice a week, why has the demand for pulses increased? Know complete details

India's Path to Self-Reliance in Edible Oils and Pulses: Key Focus Areas for Shivraj Singh Chouhan

India's Path to Self-Reliance in Edible Oils and Pulses: Key Focus Areas for Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Tue, Jun 11, 2024

Shivraj Singh Chauhan became Agriculture Minister. 100 day agenda of Agriculture Ministry. The country will become self-sufficient in edible oil and pulses. On which sectors does the Agriculture Minister have special attention?

Warning to Black Marketers: Rohit Kumar Singh Discusses Improvements in Pulses Supply Situation

Warning to Black Marketers: Rohit Kumar Singh Discusses Improvements in Pulses Supply Situation

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

Speculators have been warned, situation regarding supply of pulses is better, there is no possibility of further price increase: Rohit Kumar Singh, Consumer Affairs Secretary.

Paddy acreage up 3% to 411.52 lakh hectare so far this kharif sowing season, pulses area down 5%

Paddy acreage up 3% to 411.52 lakh hectare so far this kharif sowing season, pulses area down 5%

Fri, Sep 22, 2023

Area under paddy has gone up nearly 3 per cent so far in the ongoing kharif sowing season to 411.52 lakh hectare, while pulses acreage declined 5 per cent, according to the agriculture ministry data.

Commodity Live: Central government in action mode, will the prices of pulses be controlled?

Commodity Live: Central government in action mode, will the prices of pulses be controlled?

Tue, Jul 18, 2023

Bharat Dal: The Union Food Ministry has decided to sell Chana Dal at a subsidized price in the country. The prices of Tur and Urad Dal have increased by up to 7 per cent in a month. To curb the rising prices of pulses, the government has now come into action mode. The government has decided to sell Chana Dal at a subsidized rate in the country. Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said, the government has launched chana dal at a subsidized rate in the market under the name 'Bharat Dal'. 'Bharat Dal' will be available from the brand at Rs 60 per kg.

Area under paddy down by 35% so far this kharif season; pulses, coarse cereals acreage up: Agriculture ministry data

Area under paddy down by 35% so far this kharif season; pulses, coarse cereals acreage up: Agriculture ministry data

Fri, Jun 23, 2023

Area under paddy is down nearly 35 per cent to 10.77 lakh hectares so far in the ongoing kharif (summer-sown) season amid some initial delays in the progress of the southwest monsoon. The rice acreage stood at 16.46 lakh hectares in the corresponding period of last year, according to agriculture ministry data.

World Pulses Day 2023: Theme, history, significance - 3 interesting facts

World Pulses Day 2023: Theme, history, significance - 3 interesting facts

Fri, Feb 10, 2023

World Pulses Day 2023: The United Nations General Assembly on December 20, 2013, adopted a resolution (A/RES/68/231) proclaiming 2016 as the International Year of Pulses (IYP).

Centre OKs provision of pulses to states at discounted rates; Govt to spend Rs 1200 cr on implementation

Centre OKs provision of pulses to states at discounted rates; Govt to spend Rs 1200 cr on implementation

Wed, Aug 31, 2022

The Centre on Aug 31 approved the disposal of chana (pulses) to states at discounted rates, for usage in various welfare schemes. This provision would be done through the stock of pulses procured under Price Support Scheme (PSS) and Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF)

States to get pulses at discounted rates for welfare schemes; Centre to spend Rs 1200 cr on implementation

States to get pulses at discounted rates for welfare schemes; Centre to spend Rs 1200 cr on implementation

Wed, Aug 31, 2022

The approval for the proposal was given during the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, which met earlier in the day

Commodities Live: Centre Asks States/UTs To Monitor Traders' Stocks Amid Rising Tur Dal Prices

Commodities Live: Centre Asks States/UTs To Monitor Traders' Stocks Amid Rising Tur Dal Prices

Fri, Aug 12, 2022

Amidst the rising prices of Tur Dal, the Center on Friday asked all the States and Union Territories to inform about the quantity of Tur Dal kept in stock with them. The Center is closely monitoring the prices of pulses. It currently has 38 lakh tonnes of pulses in its buffer stock and is being released to boost domestic supply.

Pulses and Edible Oil prices rise, demand increases due to lockdown

Pulses and Edible Oil prices rise, demand increases due to lockdown

Mon, Sep 07, 2020

With the start of the festive season, the prices of pulses and edible oil have started increasing. There has been an increase of 5-10% in a month. Industrial demand is also increasing due to relaxation during lockdown.

All The Reasons Why You Should Be Eating Pulses Every Day

All The Reasons Why You Should Be Eating Pulses Every Day

Sat, Feb 29, 2020

Pulses are one of the primary sources of protein for vegetarians. And not just protein, pulses are also a rich source of fibre, healthy carbs, vitamins and minerals that are important for your overall health and well-being.

Dairy shipments zoom in April-December period

Dairy shipments zoom in April-December period

Wed, Feb 06, 2019

Amid bumper local harvest, Bangladesh trimmed rice purchases from India, even as guar gum exports edged up on healthy demand from the US, a Reuters report said.

Govt procures pulses, oilseeds worth Rs 44,142 cr from farmers in last 4 years

Govt procures pulses, oilseeds worth Rs 44,142 cr from farmers in last 4 years

Wed, Dec 05, 2018

The government has procured pulses and oilseeds worth Rs 44,142 crore at minimum support prices from farmers in the four years to 2018-19, the agriculture ministry said Tuesday.

Are imported pulses dangerous for you and your family?

Are imported pulses dangerous for you and your family?

Fri, Nov 16, 2018

Food safety regulator FSSAI Thursday said imported pulses and beans are safe for consumption as tests conducted in the last one month found no residue of glyphosate in these commodities.

Good news! Your almond, walnut and pulses prices will not rise

Good news! Your almond, walnut and pulses prices will not rise

Tue, Oct 30, 2018

As part of imposition of higher import duties, New Delhi has notified higher tariffs on several products. While import duty on walnut is to be hiked to 120 per cent from 30 per cent, duty on chickpeas, Bengal gram (chana) and masur dal will be hiked to 70 per cent from 30 per cent. Levy on lentils will be hiked to 40 per cent from 30 per cent.

Gram, its dal edge up on scattered demand

Gram, its dal edge up on scattered demand

Wed, Jan 31, 2018

Traders said some demand from retailers led to the rise in gram and its dal prices

Select pulses plunge up to Rs 1,400 per quintal this week

Select pulses plunge up to Rs 1,400 per quintal this week

Sat, Jan 13, 2018

In the national capital, kabuli gram small variety suffered the most by tumbling Rs 1,400 to Rs 6,000-7,000 per quintal

India's wheat, pulses output seen rising, to curb imports

India's wheat, pulses output seen rising, to curb imports

Wed, Nov 29, 2017

India`s production of wheat and pulses is expected to jump in 2018 as a hike in the government`s assured purchase prices and ample rainfall have prompted farmers to plant more of the winter crops, industry officials told Reuters.

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