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Pulses import duties may ease over poor rains

1 source · first seen 00:09 1 Oct · updated 00:09 1 Oct

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  • Chana imports currently attract a 10% duty; yellow peas face a 30% duty
  • Tur and urad imports are duty-free until March 31, 2027
  • Lower duties could ease food inflation, benefiting Indian consumers while pressuring domestic pulse growers

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