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India clears ₹5,548 crore pulses, oilseeds procurement plan for 2026-27
The brief
- Government cleared a ₹5,548 crore procurement plan for pulses and oilseeds in 2026-27
- Purchases will cover the upcoming summer season in three states
- Procurement support may benefit Indian pulses and oilseeds producers and processors
- 12% deficit: Rain report gives a dry reading
- Edible oils duty cut: Indian govt has to balance consumers’ and farmers’ interest, says Agriculture Minister
- India cuts FY27 foodgrain production target by 2.63 million tonnes amid El Niño fears
- Pulses prices surge up to 11% in a month as festive demand, crop concerns bite
- India’s kharif crops output may be lower, crops in winter season also at risk in rainfed areas