Indian buyers expect no disruption in Canadian lentil, potash supplies

By Rajendra Jadhav and Mayank BhardwajNEW DELHI (Reuters) – Indian buyers do not expect supplies of Canadian lentils and potash to be affected by the diplomatic row between New Delhi and Ottawa, trade, industry and government officials said. Lentils and potash supplies from Canada have been steady, they said. The worsening relations raised concerns over the supplies of lentils and potash from Canada. India is a leading importer of protein-rich lentils – a pulse variety used to make daal curry – a staple for millions of people. India also imports potash for its huge agriculture sector, which employs about half of its 1.4 billion people and accounts for nearly 15% of the $3 trillion economy. “Indian traders have already placed orders for shipments scheduled for October and November, and these are expected to arrive as planned,” Bimal Kothari, chairman of India Pulses and Grains Association, said referring to lentil imports from Canada. India imports red lentils from Canada, ...