July 26, 2022
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.
0:40 The sowing of kharif season crops typically wraps up in early August, right? Could you give us an idea of the pulse seeded area, with a breakdown by pulse type if possible, and compare it to last year and the average?
7:20 I understand the sowing of kharif crops benefitted from good rains in July. But there has also been flooding that claimed lives and caused damage. Could you update us on the progress of the southwest monsoon?
9:14 How do you see the supply-demand situation for the major kharif season pulse crops -- pigeon peas, black matpe and moong – in 2022-23? Could you give us a sense of the ebb and flow of pulse demand in 2022-23? When will consumption peak, for instance?
11:51 Last time we spoke, you pegged India’s pulse import need at 2.5 to 3 million MT. Is that figure still likely and could you breakdown imports by origin and pulse type?
13:40 Recently, the government of India brought several prepackaged and labeled food products including pulses under GST. How will the 5% GST affect the pulses market?
17:02 Do you expect to see any changes to India’s import policies in 2022-23?
18:10 India recently signed MOUs with Myanmar, Mozambique and Malawi for the import of pigeon peas and black matpe. Meanwhile, trade negotiations continue with other major pulse origins, namely Canada and Australia. Could you tell us where things stand with those trade talks and if you expect announcements to be made in the coming months?
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