India might reduces 50% tariff rate on Australian chickpeas

India's current 60% tariff’s on Australian chickpeas may be reduced following talk of low supply ahead of the country’s festive season. Despite the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on the country, India’s festive season was approaching with chickpeas typically picking up its demand at this time. The Indian government has distributed chickpeas to the population during the pandemic, and presently they are finding themselves short and on the contrary, the domestic price is rising. A possible reduction of chickpea tariffs follows India’s tariff drops on Australian lentils back in June, which fell from 30% to 10% due to supply chain disruptions caused by the coronavirus.