A sharp increase in the prices of major pulses has renewed debate over whether India should cut import duties to boost supplies and contain food inflation, even as the industry remains divided over whether cheaper imports would actually translate into lower prices for consumers.
Prices of major pulses, including chana, tur, moong, and matar , have risen up to 11% in recent weeks amid concerns over deficient rainfall in key producing states, tighter global supplies, rupee depreciation, and stronger festive demand.
