Kharif pigeon pea acreage numbers/
Why the First Advanced Estimate needs revision

AgPulse Analytica breaks down the acreage and production projections for India’s upcoming crop of pigeon pea and explains why the final number may be more than expected.

Pigeon pea prospects in India for 2024/25/
AgPulse Analytica harvest update

AgPulse Analytica shares projections for the upcoming kharif crop of pigeon peas, the impact of September’s less-than-favorable weather conditions and the resulting effect on market dynamics.

India Kharif sowing update/
Karnataka to have bumper crop if good weather continues

In an update from Igrain India, Rahul Chauhan discusses planting numbers in the South Indian state of Karnataka and the prospect of a much improved Kharif crop.

India kharif pulse sowing update/
Igrain reports tremendous increase in planted area of kharif crops

Rahul Chauhan on the increased sowing area of pulse crops in the Kharif season, particularly pigeon pea (tur) and black matpe (urad).

AgPulse Analytica zooms in on Indian pigeon pea demand/
Will imports hit a new record in 2023?

Gaurav Jain takes a close look at pigeon pea production in India and the scenario for imports going into the next quarter. With the domestic crop predicted down, import volumes could reach record levels.

Pulse Atlas data in focus/
India’s fluctuating green lentil imports

India’s green lentil imports are subject to significant fluctuations due to their close link to pigeon pea S+D. We look at Pulse Atlas data and talk to experts to get an outlook for the rest of 2023.

The Kharif Sowing & Monsoon Situation/
IPGA Knowledge Series lays out the next month of India’s pulse production

Sporadic rainfall and dry spells have overpowered India’s monsoon season, leaving some pulse crops falling below expectations. At the latest IPGA webinar, experts weighed in; read our coverage.

GPC India Roundtable/
Get exclusive market insights and ask questions live!

Join us for the GPC India Roundtable, a dynamic discussion featuring experts from across the country. Learn more about Kharif crop size and quality, domestic pricing projections, supply and demand situation… and other interesting topics!

A guide to India’s Kharif season/
How policy, rainfall and predictability can affect pulses planting

Jesse Sam spoke to Sachin Khurana, India Representative of the USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council to get an update on Kharif planting and learn about the factors that affect farmers’ choices and yield outcomes.

Market Update/
India's Mung Market, January 24-29 2022

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

GPC Coverage/
IPGA Knowledge Series - Rabi Outlook & Kharif Production 2022

On January 28, 2022, the IPGA gave its first webinar of the year with an outlook on the Rabi 21/22 season.

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/
Expert comments on Indian government's Kharif crop estimate

Indian government pulses production estimate is overstated, assert experts.

2021 Monsoon in India/
A positive outlook as September heralds the end of a drier than average August

GPC Coverage/
IPGA Knowledge Series - Sowing & Acreage for Kharif 2021/22

GPC Coverage/
IPGA Knowledge Series - 2021 Kharif Urad, Mung and Tuar Overviews

On August 27 2021, the IPGA held their Kharif Sowing 2021 Knowledge Series, an online webinar featuring key speakers from India’s pulse industry who gave important insights into the 2021/22 kharif crop. The GPC attended the webinar and is providing full coverage for all members. Find the 2021 Sowing and Acreage outlook here.

Market Update/
India’s Urad Market, August 16 to 21, 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/
MSPs for 2021 Kharif Crops Announced

IGrain India’s Rahul Chauhan provides a run down by agricultural commodity.

Market Update/
India’s Mung Market November 9-13, 2021

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

GPC Pulses 2.0/
India Market Outlook

Tune in to Pulses 2.0’s India Market Outlook to stay on top of the latest developments.

GPC Pulses 2.0/
Black Matpe, Pigeon Pea & Mung Beans Global Outlook

The government of India continues to delay the issuance of import permits for toor and green mung beans. What is behind this delay?

Market Update/
India’s Kharif Pulse Crop Losses

Will India need to import more pulses in 2019/20?

Market Update/
Indian Government Approves Hike in MSP for Kharif Crops

Indian Government increased the minimum support price (MSP) to farmers by US$ 19, 11 and 15 PMT for pigeon peas, mung beans and black matpe respectively.

In India, the Inevitable Seldom Happens/
It Is the Unexpected Always

By G. Chandrashekhar, Global Agribusiness & Commodities Market Specialist

Market Update/
India’s Qrs on Select Pulses and Lingering Uncertainties Upset Global Market

By G. Chandrashekhar Global Agribusiness and Commodities Market Specialist

Market Update/
Indian Government Extends Methyl Bromide Fumigation Facility at Destination till December 31, 2017

By G. Chandrashekhar

Market Update/
Brian Clancey gives an outlook on Indian pulses

By Brian Clancey STAT Publications

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

By G. Chandrashekhar

Monsoon hopes, inflation battles, and why India will need a bigger desi buffer/
What to expect from Indian pulses in 2025

We sat down for a chat with Harsha Rai of Mayur Global to talk imports, chickpea prices, and get a big picture view of Indian pulses.

“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

Indian chickpea imports and pulses inflation/
7 insights with Neeraj Dhawan

The CEO of Mega Grain Trading chats to GPC about the Indian market – chickpea imports, the kharif plantings, and how best to address India's long-term pulse deficit

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.

Saurabh Bartia zooms in on market dynamics/
“Global lentil supply is reduced and India’s demand is up 400 KMT”

15 years in the pulses trade means GPC Board member Saurabh Bhartia knows a few things about pulse market dynamics. He discusses India’s pulses scenario and pigeon, desi and lentil markets with Lara Gilmour.

Harish Tahiliani of Arab India Spices/
“Lentil prices will reach a level that creates demand restriction”

CEO of Dubai-based Arab India Spices and GPC board member, Harish Tahiliani, sits down to share his insights on this year’s high lentil prices, a depleted Kharif crop, and how commitment is the key to success.

Could 2024/25 see a shift away from grains to pulses?/
Brian Clancey’s perspective on global markets

Brian Clancey shares insights into 2023’s global pulse production, the Russian and Chinese markets, and what tracking yellow pea numbers tells us about the plant-based boom.

G. Chandrashekhar/
Trade Talk with G. Chandrashekhar

Chandra provides his view on the estimates and warns of a potential looming disaster for the kharif season.

Trade Talk with G. Chandrashekhar/
India's First Advance Estimate

A discussion about the latest kharif season pulse sowing numbers, the government's first advance estimate and rabi season sowing.

Trade Talk with G. Chandrashekhar/
Kharif Season Pulse Sowing Wraps Up

India’s renowned policy commentator and global agri-business specialist G. Chandrashekhar discusses the latest kharif season pulse sowing numbers and offers his production projections for pigeon peas, black matpe and moong.

Trade Talk with G. Chandrashekhar/
Sowing Area Estimates for Kharif Pulses

India’s renowned policy commentator and global agri-business specialist G. Chandrashekhar on the planting progress for pulse crops this kharif season and how the 2022-23 marketing year might unfold for the global pulse trade.

Trade Talk with G. Chandrashekhar/
Rabi Recap and Kharif Sowing Update

In this edition of the GPC's ongoing conversations with G. Chandrashekhar, the Hindu Business Line's senior editor comments on official rabi and kharif figures, discusses several factors that might impact kharif sowing and shares his thoughts on India's pulse import need for 2022-23.

Trade Talk with G. Chandrashekhar/
Kharif Pulse Sowing Wraps Up

The senior editor of The Hindu Business Line discusses seeded area estimates and production projections, as well as the monsoon’s September revival.

Trade Talk with Gurav Bangeja/
India Reopening

The director of Saibaba Agrilink Pvt. Ltd. on the reactivation of India’s HoReCa sector, the imposition of stock limits, kharif sowing progress and more.

Trade Talk with G. Chandrashekhar/
Kharif Season Seeding Gets Underway

A look ahead at the supply-demand outlook for the major pulses consumed in India.

Trade Talk with Chandrashekhar/
India's Southwest Monsoon

In our continuing series of interviews with the senior editor of the Hindu Business Line, we discuss the recent monsoon forecast and how it bodes for kharif season pulse crops

An interview with D R Balan/
India Should Allow Pulse Imports

With processing units running below capacity, the South India pulse trader and importer argues for opening up the market.

Trade Talk/
G. Chandrashekhar on the Start of Rabi Sowing

G. Chandrashekhar, senior editor and policy commentator for the Hindu Business Line, on the impact of the late withdrawal of the monsoon on kharif pulse production, the start of rabi season seeding, food price inflation, demand for pulse imports, protests against the recent ag reforms and India’s future pulse consumption.

Trade Talk/
An Update on India's Kharif Sowing Numbers

G. Chandrashekhar, senior editor and policy commentator for the Hindu Business Line, updates GPC members on the latest kharif sowing numbers.

Trade Talk/
G. Chandrashekhar on the Status of Pulse Plantings this Kharif Season