The home minister also said the country will not import any pulses starting from January 2028, as it continues to make progress on becoming self-reliant
Arhar Dal: Consumers substituted tur dal with imported green lentils in homes in southern and eastern India, while in the northern and the western regions, tur dal was substituted with lentils in institutional consumption, said experts. Consumption of chana dal, which is being promoted by the central government as healthy alternative to tur dal, also increased in vegetarian meals, they said.
Bengaluru: The price of tur/arhar dal has declined by 4% due to stock limits imposed by the government, while chana dal prices have also fallen by 4% as a result of increased supply and competitive tenders. However, industry executives believe that prices may increase during the festival season. In contrast, tomato prices have significantly dropped, with prices in wholesale markets ranging from Rs 3-6/kg.
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