Government Weighs Pulse Import Duty Cuts Before Festive Season

The government is thinking about making it cheaper to bring some pulses into India from other countries.

The pulses being considered are masoor, or red lentils, and yellow peas.

Chickpeas may not receive the same benefit.

This could increase the amount of pulses available in markets.

Rainfall was uneven in important pulse-growing areas, which may reduce supplies.

People also usually buy more pulses during the festive season.

Higher demand and lower supplies can push prices up.

The government has not made a final decision, so it is not yet clear whether shoppers will pay less.