Archive · 27 Jul 2026
India's 2026-27 Pulses Crop Depends on August-September Rains
India's pulses crop for 2026-27 depends a lot on the rains in August and September.
Right now, the amount of land used for growing pulses is a bit less than last year, but it's improving.
The main concern is whether there will be enough rain in the next two months.
If there isn't enough rain, it could hurt the crops that have already been planted.
However, if there is just the right amount of rain, it could actually help the crops.
Prices of pulses are stable and even lower than the minimum support price, so there's plenty of supply right now.
But if the rain doesn't come, it might affect the next crop season in 2027.
India's 2026-27 pulses crop size depends on rainfall during August and September.
Current pulses acreage is 84.57 lakh hectares, trailing last year's 91.46 lakh hectares.
Tur acreage is 31.37 lakh hectares, urad is 18.67 lakh hectares, and moong bean is 26.87 lakh hectares.
Below-normal rainfall forecast for August and September could adversely affect the crops.
Pulses are selling below the minimum support price, and supply is abundant.
- Who
- India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA) chairman, Bimal Kothari
- What
- India's 2026-27 pulses crop size depends on rainfall during August and September
- When
- As of July 27, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- Rainfall during August and September is crucial for the maturation and yield of the pulses crop
Optimistic View
Pessimistic View
Rainfall Impact
Optimistic View
Moderate showers at the right time could benefit the crop by avoiding harvest-time damage.
Pessimistic View
Below-normal rainfall during August-September could adversely affect the crops that have already been sown.
Supply and Prices
Optimistic View
Pulses are selling below the minimum support price, and supply is abundant.
Pessimistic View
Deficient rainfall could impact the rabi crop, potentially affecting supply in 2027.
- Current Pulses Acreage
- 84.57 lakh hectares (as of July 24, 2026)
- Pulses Acreage Last Year
- 91.46 lakh hectares (same period last year)
- Tur Acreage
- 31.37 lakh hectares (35.27 lakh hectares last year)
- Urad Acreage
- 18.67 lakh hectares (17.27 lakh hectares last year)
- Moong Bean Acreage
- 26.87 lakh hectares (28.39 lakh hectares last year)
- Rainfall Forecast
- Below normal for August and September
- Import Allowance
- Freely allowed until March 31, 2027