Yellow pea duty unlikely to alter pulses market – Indian expert

continue arriving over the next 30–40 days. This will moderate the immediate effect on prices, which are expected to rise gradually. According to Mr. Chandrashekhar, the new duty will not notably affect the chickpea market — India’s main rabi pulse crop. In 2025, the chickpea planted area declined to 9.8 mln ha from 10.5 mln ha in 2024, while production increased to 11.3 mln tons due to favorable weather. Subsoil moisture conditions are currently very good, and as of October 24, the planted area was slightly higher than a year earlier. The economist noted that it is still early to assess the final acreage for the 2026 harvest, as a clearer picture will emerge by mid-December. He expects the Government of India to closely monitor the situation, evaluate chickpea crop prospects ...