We spoke to economist and Indian pulse expert, G. Chandrashekhar, to discuss his predictions for kharif pulses in 2026. We also covered monsoon damage across key pigeon pea regions, the outlook for record imports, and the El Niño risk hanging over rabi chickpeas and lentils.

Rising domestic production in India, firm Brazilian prices and limited outlets for China’s new crop are reshaping the global beans trade.

Binod Agarwal of SGR Group shares his outlook for India's kharif crop. He talks through production prospects, the impact of delayed rains, and the likelihood of key tariff changes over the months to come.

Global pigeon pea and urad markets appear adequately supplied in the near term, but weather risks, government policies, trade flows and demand recovery in India will remain key factors shaping prices and market direction in the months ahead.

With rainfall projected at just 92% of the average, the upcoming season faces its toughest challenge in years. This deficiency threatens urad and tur yields, likely increasing import reliance to stabilize domestic prices.

Prolonged and intense rainfall across India’s pigeon pea–growing heartland has left widespread damage in its wake, forcing analysts to slash production forecasts for the 2025–26 season. National output could drop by nearly 20 percent from last year — tightening supplies, firming prices, and likely extending India’s reliance on duty-free imports well into 2026.

In an update from Igrain India, Rahul Chauhan discusses planting numbers in the South Indian state of Karnataka and the prospect of a much improved Kharif crop.

Pulse Industry Dynamics Unveiled: Challenges, Collaborations, and Future Initiatives. IPGA's Webinar Delivers Key Insights for Sustainable Growth, read the coverage for more insights.

With acreages and yields both predicted down 10% year-on-year, India is looking at a chana deficit. Gaurav Jain examines acreage data and production estimates to explore possible outcomes in 2024.

Sporadic rainfall and dry spells have overpowered India’s monsoon season, leaving some pulse crops falling below expectations. At the latest IPGA webinar, experts weighed in; read our coverage.

The senior editor of the Hindu Business Line on the advance of the southwest monsoon, pulse stock limits and more.

Agribusiness journalist and policy expert, G. Chandrashekar, sheds light on India’s rabi season prospects, the potential for Brazilian partnerships, and critical reforms to revive Indian pulse production

Harsha Rai, owner of Mayur Global, on the pigeon pea harvest, how the General Election could impact the pulse market and how millers in India are overcoming higher prices and short supply.

Shyam Narsaria, CEO of Arvee International and head of OATA Myanmar, talks to Luke Wilkinson about the upcoming pulse seedings, black matpe stocks, and how pigeon pea prices are behaving.

Brian Clancey shares insights into 2023’s global pulse production, the Russian and Chinese markets, and what tracking yellow pea numbers tells us about the plant-based boom.

Viterra is a multi-national agricultural commodity business that is active worldwide through acquisitions and growth. In terms of volume, it is one of the largest pulse handlers worldwide. As an origin-focused business, Viterra’s model is built around ports and railhead assets at the point of origin. Will Watchorn is Global Head of Pulses and has over two decades of trading experience. Jens Harder caught up with him last week to get his insight on the pulses market as it stands.

The late withdrawal of the southeast monsoon left favorable soil moisture conditions behind, but the planting of the crop has not been without its problem.

The senior editor of The Hindu Business Line discusses seeded area estimates and production projections, as well as the monsoon’s September revival.

The director of Saibaba Agrilink Pvt. Ltd. on the reactivation of India’s HoReCa sector, the imposition of stock limits, kharif sowing progress and more.

The director of Rajat Agro Commodities on how this tool can help India control pulse prices.

A look ahead at the supply-demand outlook for the major pulses consumed in India.

In our continuing series of interviews with the senior editor of the Hindu Business Line, we discuss the recent monsoon forecast and how it bodes for kharif season pulse crops

The international commodities broker says India is a long way from attaining pulse self-sufficiency.

G. Chandrashekhar, senior editor and policy commentator for the Hindu Business Line, on the impact of the late withdrawal of the monsoon on kharif pulse production, the start of rabi season seeding, food price inflation, demand for pulse imports, protests against the recent ag reforms and India’s future pulse consumption.