Shanghai Pulses Congress recordings/
Lifting the lid on lentils

The lentils panel dissected the policies, crops, and trade pressures currently shaping global dynamics: Australia’s weather-driven recovery, India’s chana and pigeon pea influence, Russia’s tight stocks, Turkey’s export ban… Explore the full exchange for all the insights.

India’s pulse imports projected to surge beyond 6.7 million tons/
Rising demand and supply gaps fuel record trade

Driven by high demand, domestic shortfalls, and price controls, in 2024-25 India is set to import more than triple the volume seen four years ago — with yellow peas leading and exporters watching closely.

Chickpea production in Pakistan/
Is the decline set to continue?

With the harvest underway in key districts amid a threatening heatwave, could chana’s outlook shift in the country?

India's pulse imports surge in 2024/
Volumes are expected to double

The total imports for January–December 2024 are projected to reach 6.633 million tons, a significant increase from 3.307 million tons in 2023. A surge that underscores India's rising dependence on external sources to meet its demand.

“India is on a growth path”/
A conversation between President Iyengar and Secretary Khare of India’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs

In a dynamic conversation attended by GPC Board members and national association leaders, President Iyengar and Secretary Khare discuss Indian consumption, policy changes and much more.

IPGA Knowledge Series webinar coverage/
Rabi Pulses Sowing Scenario and Tur Outlook 2023-24

Pulse Industry Dynamics Unveiled: Challenges, Collaborations, and Future Initiatives. IPGA's Webinar Delivers Key Insights for Sustainable Growth, read the coverage for more insights.

AgPulse Analytica Market Update/
Another Production Cut in Indian Chickpea Crop?

With acreages and yields both predicted down 10% year-on-year, India is looking at a chana deficit. Gaurav Jain examines acreage data and production estimates to explore possible outcomes in 2024.

AgPulse Analytica Market Update/
India has opened yellow pea imports

Looking at the background and the current situation in India, some days ago Gaurav Jain spoke to experts about the ever-increasing possibility of an easing of pea import restrictions in 2024. Now it is official: India will allow duty-free imports of yellow peas until March 31, 2024, the government said in a notification late on December 7.

“India is on fire - and the West has no idea!”/
The Green Queen on why India is leading the way in future of food

Sonalie Figueiras runs Green Queen, an online news site in the sustainable food space. She chats to Lara Gilmour about pulses’ branding issue and the untapped potential in India.

Weekly Update on India’s Chana (Gram) Market/
May 16-21, 2022

IGrain’s Rahul Chauhan provides information on pricing and current inventories, as well as import figures and news from domestic and international markets.

Market Update/
India's Chana Market, March 28 to April 2, 2022

IGrain’s Rahul Chauhan provides information on pricing and current inventories, as well as import figures and news from domestic and international markets.

Market Update/
India's Chana Market, February 28 - March 5, 2022

IGrain’s Rahul Chauhan provides information on pricing and current inventories, as well as import figures and news from domestic and international markets.

Weekly Update on India’s Chana Market/
January 15-20, 2022

IGrain’s Rahul Chauhan provides information on pricing and current inventories, as well as import figures and news from domestic and international markets.

Market Update/
India’s Tuar Pigeon Pea Market, December 27, 2021 to January 1, 2022

IGrain India wishes you a Happy New Year. IGrain’s Rahul Chauhan provides information on pricing and current inventories, as well as import figures and news from domestic and international markets.

Market Update/
India's Kharif Pigeon Pea Crop

IGrain’s Rahul Chahuan shares an update on the Kharif pigeon pea crop, citing data from a recent survey performed by the company.

Market Update/
India's Chana Market, October 18-24, 2021

IGrain’s Rahul Chauhan provides information on pricing and current inventories, as well as import figures and news from domestic and international markets.

Market Update/
India’s Desi Chickpea Market, August 30 - September 4, 2021

IGrain’s Rahul Chauhan provides information on pricing and current inventories, as well as import figures and news from domestic and international markets.

Market Update/
India's Chickpea Market, August 2-7, 2021

IGrain’s Rahul Chauhan provides information on pricing and current inventories, as well as import figures and news from domestic and international markets.

NCDEX Chana Report/
May 5

The latest report on the Indian Chana market by the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange of India (NCDEX) is available for download.

NCDEX Chana Report/
April 3

The latest report on the Indian Chana market by the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange of India (NCDEX) is available for download.

NCDEX Chana Report/
March 18, 2021

The latest report on the Indian Chana market by the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange of India (NCDEX) is available for download.

Market Update/
India's Gram Market, March 1-6, 2021

IGrain’s Rahul Chauhan provides information on pricing and current inventories, as well as import figures and news from domestic and international markets.

NCDEX Chana Report/
Feb 18, 2021

The latest report on the Indian Chana market by the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange of India (NCDEX) is available for download.

Trade Talk/
An Interview with IPGA Vice-Chairman Bimal Kothari

The senior IPGA member discusses the association’s five-year exim policy, which calls for “unrestricted imports and exports with a rider”.

Market Update/
India’s Gram Chana/Desi Chickpea Market, Jan 11 - 16

IGrain’s Rahul Chauhan provides information on pricing and current inventories, as well as import figures and news from domestic and international markets.

NCDEX Chana Report/
Jan 18

The latest report on the Indian Chana market by the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange of India (NCDEX) is available for download.

NCDEX Chana Report/
Jan 5

The latest report on the Indian Chana market by the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange of India (NCDEX) is available for download.

NCDEX Chana Report/
December 18

The latest report on the Indian Chana market by the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange of India (NCDEX) is available for download.

Market Update/
India’s Chana (Gram) Market, November 23–28, 2020

IGrain’s Rahul Chauhan provides information on pricing and current inventories, as well as import figures and news from domestic and international markets.

NCDEX Chana Report/
November 2020

The latest report on the Indian Chana market by the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange of India (NCDEX) is available for download.

Market Update/
India’s Chana Market, October 19 – 24, 2020

IGrain’s Rahul Chauhan provides information on pricing and current inventories, as well as import figures and news from domestic and international markets.

Market Update/
An Overview of India’s Pulse Market

IGrain India’s Rahul Chauhan shares with GPC members his analysis on the current conditions of the pulse market in India.

GPC Coverage/
IPGA Knowledge Series - Desi and Kabuli Chickpeas

The second edition of this webinar series examines the chickpea outlook for India, Australia, Africa and Russia.

NCDEX Chana Report/
August 5

NCDEX Chana Report/
July 20

NCDEX Chana Report/
June 19

NCDEX Chana Report/
June 2

NCDEX Chana Report/
May 21

NCDEX Chana Report/
May 5

NCDEX Chana Report/
April 17

NCDEX Chana Report/
April 1

Market Update/
Argentina’s 2020 Dry Bean Planting Season

Strong prices saw more hectares seeded to beans this year, but a dry spell quashed all hopes of repeating last year’s high yields.

NCDEX Chana Report/
March 19

NCDEX Chana Report/
Feb 27

Technical Analysis/
Chana Futures

Market Update/
In India, Policy Uncertainty Grips Pulse Trade

By G. Chandrashekhar, Global Agribusiness and Commodities Market Specialist

Shyam Narsaria/
Prospects for Myanmar Pulses

By Shyam Narsaria CEO, Arvee International Pte Ltd.

Market Update/
Huge Crop and Policy Uncertainty Weigh Pulse Market Down

By G. Chandrashekhar

It Is Growers’ Turn to Complain/
Prices in India Dip Below Support Levels

By G. Chandrashekhar

“It will make sense for Brazil to continue working with India”/
G. Chandrashekar on Indian production and imports

Agribusiness journalist and policy expert, G. Chandrashekar, sheds light on India’s rabi season prospects, the potential for Brazilian partnerships, and critical reforms to revive Indian pulse production

Milling, packaging and retailing pulses in India/
8 questions with Udit Jain

Lara Gilmour talks to the Director of Victoria Foods about the company’s history, trends in India’s pulses consumption and how to promote packaged pulses.

Australian pulse production in 2024/25/
Desis, lentils, fabas and India’s role in the market

We spoke to Abhishek Kotkar, Director of Gold Star International, to get his thoughts on India's removal of chana duty, the ongoing drought that could hamper Aussie lentils, and what to expect from this year's bumper crop of desis

Anurag Tulshan on his goals on the GPC board/
“We aim to ensure India remains an active participant in global trade”

Michelle Dennis talks to Anurag Tulshan, a seasoned member of the GPC Board and founder of Esarco Exim Pvt Ltd about the India’s current pulse market dynamics and future prospects.

Looking ahead to India’s rabi crop/
“The next three months are crucial - pulses will see significant volatility”

Harsha Rai, owner of Mayur Global, on the pigeon pea harvest, how the General Election could impact the pulse market and how millers in India are overcoming higher prices and short supply.

Navigating India’s pulses market/
"It's crucial to acknowledge the complexities of the production-consumption gap”

Michelle Dennis talks to Rishabh Agrawal, Managing Director of Kamal Pulses about the challenges facing Indian pulse markets and gets his insights into the strategic initiatives taken by the Indian government.

Trade Talk with Toms Mathew/
"We’re very keen to meet our partners from around the world at Pulses 22.”

Trade Talk with Harish Tahliani/
"Pulses 22 is a big milestone for the GPC and Dubai is ready to play host”

Arab India Spices is one the world’s largest pulses processors. Based in Ajman (UAE), the company exports to over 56 countries around the world and has been at the vanguard of the pulses sector in the Middle East since 1986. Jesse Sam spoke to Harish Tahiliani, Group MD, about his leadership of the company and its current operations.

Trade Talk with PB Agrifood/
The Australian pulses market and empowering the youth in agriculture

PB Agrifood is a grain merchant and seed specialist that has served the Australian grain industry for over 40 years. As a family business, the company places a strong emphasis on community and ethics, and is always looking to add value to whatever they produce.

Trade Talk/
Rajiv Naaram of Rathnam Brothers

The head of Rathnam Brothers on India’s decision to lift quantitative restrictions on pigeon peas, black matpe and moong.

Balasubramanian Mani/
"India is a long way from attaining pulse self-sufficiency."

The international commodities broker says India is a long way from attaining pulse self-sufficiency.

Vivek Agrawal/
JLV Agro’s director reflects on 2020 and looks ahead to 2021

JLV Agro’s director reflects on 2020 and looks ahead to 2021