Australian farmers likely to grow more chana for Indian consumers

Australian farmers likely to grow more chana for Indian consumers

Pune: India’s decision to remove the 40% import duty on desi chana has led to a 7-10% jump in the international prices of the commodity within a day of the announcement on Friday. Made at a time when sowing is ongoing in Australia, this decision is expected to encourage farmers there to boost the acreage … Read more

Prices of onion, wheat and pulses fall on fear of government action

Prices of onion, wheat and pulses fall on fear of government action

Pune: The prices of pulses, wheat and onion fell substantially following a series of price control measures announced by the central government last week. Wheat prices have declined by 15% in the last four days after the central government tightened the stock holding limit on traders and processors. Likewise, the wholesale prices of onion at … Read more