Rising temperatures affecting demand for pulses, says commerce

Amidst hovering temperatures throughout the nation, the demand for pulses has slowed down, merchants have mentioned. “The demand is gradual. Offtake may be very low because of the rising temperatures,” mentioned Bimal Kothari, Chairman, India Pulses and Grains Affiliation, the apex commerce physique. Stating that the slowdown in demand throughout the summer season months was … Read more

Cost mechanism for merchants importing pulses from Myanmar simplified: Govt

The federal government on Saturday mentioned the fee mechanism for merchants importing pulses from Myanmar has been eased and simplified. The importers have been requested to utilise Rupee/ Kyat direct fee system utilizing Particular Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA) via Punjab Nationwide Financial institution, the buyer affairs ministry mentioned in a press release. India is dependent … Read more

Centre tells States to implement weekly inventory disclosure of pulses

The Centre on Wednesday directed all States and Union Territories to implement weekly inventory disclosure of pulses by all stock-holding entities and confirm the shares declared by them. Shares in warehouses situated in main ports and in pulses business hubs ought to be verified on occasion and strict motion ought to be taken on the … Read more

Tur costs fall in Karnataka, Maharashtra mandis as arrivals decide up

Costs of tur (pigeon pea) throughout mandis in the important thing producing areas of Karnataka and Maharashtra have began declining as market arrivals have begun to extend. This could present some reduction to the Centre, which is anxious over meals inflation, and shoppers. In Karnataka, the modal value (the speed at which most trades happen) … Read more