There is no possibility of any increase or change in import duty on yellow peas

05-Aug-2024 04:54 PM

New Delhi. The Secretary of the Central Consumer Affairs Department has clearly stated in a TV interview that the import of yellow peas from abroad will continue and there will be no increase or change in the rate of zero percent customs duty imposed on it.

It is noteworthy that the Government of India has allowed importers to import yellow peas and Desi gram duty free till 31 October 2024.

On the issue of difficulty in importing tur from the African country Mozambique, the Secretary said that after the mediation of the government, the way was cleared for the import of tur in about 1400 containers from there.

After the harvesting and preparation of the new crop of pigeon pea starts in other African countries including Mozambique and Malawi, its import will start from next month i.e. September.

According to the Consumer Affairs Secretary, there is no proposal to cut the import duty on Kabuli gram.

It is understood that its adequate stock is available in the country and its prices have also remained stable to a great extent. A few days ago, the government had taken Kabuli chana out of the purview of the stock limit order.

The sowing of Kharif pulses crops has reached its final stage, in view of which the Secretary is hopeful that the sowing process will be completed by mid-August.

He said that the wholesale and retail prices of pulses have come down in recent weeks, while there may be some further softening in it in the future.

The price of chana dal has remained stable for a long time, but its level is still quite high. Stock limit is applicable on tur and desi chana, so the rise in prices has been curbed to some extent.

The government is taking every possible measure to increase the supply and availability of pulses and to curb the rise in prices.

The interesting fact is that after this news (interview), the price of chana in Delhi opened with a rise of Rs 75-100 per quintal.