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Pulse prices are firming near cycle lows as weather risk grows and demand splits between bulk staples and protein ingredients.

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India’s ‘Bharat Dal’ Initiative: Impact on Global Pulse Markets

India's Bharat Dal sells chickpeas at ₹58/kg and red lentils at ₹89/kg, and Australian and Canadian sellers cut $70/t.

October 26, 2024

Global Pulse Prices Under Pressure: Black Sea Pulses Production Reaches Record Levels

Record pulse crops in Russia and Ukraine and double the lentil area in Australia are pushing most pulse prices down.

October 15, 2025

Australia Faces Tough Competition After Record Chickpea Exports

Australia exported a record 1.94 mt of chickpeas in 2024-25 but now has thin stocks, fewer Indian orders and Tanzanian rivals.

October 9, 2025

Australian Chickpea Market Surge: 5 Key Insights on Mixed Harvest Outlook That Will Transform Your Trading Strategy

Australia's new chickpea crop is put at 1.75 mt, with new-crop sales at $460/t against $525/t for prompt delivery.

July 21, 2025

Desi Chickpea Market Faces Prolonged Bearish Pressure Amid Rising Competition

Desi chickpeas are steady near $700/t for August as India sits on 750,000 t of stock and Tanzania offers at $650.

July 14, 2025

Desi Chickpea Prices Show Recovery Amid Market Uncertainties

Desi chickpeas rose $10/t on low Australian stocks, and traders think prices could reach ₹65,000/t before the festivals.

June 30, 2025

Pulse Trade Dynamics: How India’s Import Duty Changes Reshape Global Markets

India's switch to duties on pulse imports from April 2025 cut Australian and Canadian shipments sharply in March.

May 22, 2025

Australia Raises Desi Chickpea Prices as Pakistan Demand Surges

Australian desi chickpeas rose 12–16% in four weeks on strong Pakistani demand, reaching $770–790/t in Karachi.

April 21, 2025

Desi Chickpea Market Analysis: Prices Strengthen Amid Indian Import Duty and Australian Supply Constraints

Desi chickpeas firmed after India's 10% import duty took effect on April 1 and Australian stocks thinned, adding $5/t.

April 8, 2025

India to Reimpose 10% Import Duty on Chickpeas from April 1: Market Impact and Analysis

India brought back a 10% duty on desi chickpeas from April 1, 2025, as local prices fell below the ₹56,500/t MSP.

March 29, 2025

India Bolsters Pulse Sector: Government Set to Procure 3.5 Million Tonnes for Buffer Stocks

India plans to buy over 3.5 mt of pulses at MSP, as buffer stocks sit at just 135,000 t against a 3.5 mt norm.

March 27, 2025

Australian and Canadian Pulse Exports Continue to Dominate Global Markets

Australia shipped 1.63 mt of pulses from October to January, with India taking 1.18 mt, mostly chickpeas.

March 17, 2025

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