India may cut import duties on chana and yellow peas amid poor rains

The Economic Times reported on October 1, 2026, citing commodity traders, that India was considering lower import duties on chana and yellow peas as poor monsoon rains threatened pulse yields. Chana imports faced a 10% duty and yellow peas a 30% duty. The paper said prices of chana, moong, matar and tur had risen by up to 10% over the previous month amid crop concerns and higher festive demand.