Pulses imports likely to fall 45% in FY26

INDIA'S PULSES IMPORTS in the current fiscal are likely to decline by 45% to around 4 million tonne (MT) in FY26, from a record 7.34 MT in 2024-25, trade sources said citing adequate carry forward stocks and robust crop prospects.

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According to provisional data, in terms of volume, the pulse imports during April-October 2025-26 have declined by 33% to 2.37 MT compared to 3.54 MT during the same period last fiscal.