Pulses prices stable; monitoring rates closely: Govt
The government on Monday said it is keeping a close watch on the prices of pulses which are "more or less stable" in the Rs 83-177/kg range for the last one month in retail markets across the country.
Apr 18, 2016, 19:52 PM ISTDirect MMTC, STC to import dal, boost supply: Ram Vilas Paswan to Commerce Ministry
Fearing rise in dal prices even next year, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Tuesday asked the Commerce Ministry to direct trading firms such as MMTC and STC to start importing and boost domestic supply.
Dec 29, 2015, 20:37 PM IST
More dal imports on govt table to cool prices
The government is examining the need to import more lentils to boost domestic supply even as it keeps a tab on imported pulses lying idle at ports and prices continue to rule at up to Rs 178 per kg.
Dec 03, 2015, 20:35 PM ISTPulses price rise: Govt may import more lentils to check prices
Pulses prices continue to rule high due to fall in domestic production by 2 million tonnes in the 2014-15 crop year (July-June) due to 14 percent deficit monsoon.
Nov 25, 2015, 17:25 PM ISTPulses prices fall by Rs 20, to ease more on kharif arrivals
Following the sustained de-hoarding operations undertaken, the government said, the wholesale and retail prices of pulses have moderated in the last two weeks.
Nov 03, 2015, 19:52 PM ISTShortage in global pulses production lead to price rise, says govt
Government said that the yawning gap in pulses demand and supply can be attributed to the shortage in global pulses production.
Oct 17, 2015, 09:32 AM ISTRising pulses price punctures festive mood, adds to inflation burden
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Oct 12, 2015, 13:08 PM ISTNo immediate respite in high pulses prices seen despite onset of imports
High pulses prices are expected to continue in the days to come as slow imports are not able to keep up with the demand in the festival season.
Oct 09, 2015, 15:46 PM IST