Mumbai, 07 Oct 2024 (Commoditiescontrol):Indian besan manufacturers are facing scrutiny for using lower-cost yellow peas instead of chana dal, while still charging premium prices. Following the government’s decision to allow duty-free yellow pea imports in December 2023, imports have surged, with over 2.2 million tonnes entering the market between December 2023 and September 2024.
Despite the cheaper cost of yellow peas compared to chana dal, retail prices of besan have remained high, raising concerns over profiteering. Authorities are drafting new regulations requiring manufacturers to clearly label ingredients, ensuring consumers are aware of whether besan is made from yellow peas or chana dal.
Testing of besan samples is underway, and manufacturers are expected to adjust their pricing once results are confirmed. The government extended the duty-free import window for yellow peas until the end of December 2024, which has stabilized pulse prices but potentially discouraged domestic pulse production, particularly yellow pea/matar.
Chana production has steadily declined over the past three years, leading to increased reliance on cheaper imports. The extension of duty-free imports has kept pulse prices under control, but the long-term impact on domestic agriculture remains uncertain.
(By Commoditiescontrol Bureau; +91-9820130172)
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