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Trade Talk with G. Chandrashekhar

0:35 Now last time we spoke, you mentioned a key factor to watch was the weather, especially in the second half of February and into early March. How has it been so far, what is the forecast for the coming weeks and what does it mean for pulse crops?

2:51 Last month, you projected production at 15 million MT. Have there been any developments since then that would have you revise that figure?

4:04 I understand the agriculture ministry released its second advance estimate earlier this month. It is predicting record chana production. Could you run down the pulse crop numbers for us and share your thoughts on them?

8:28 Rabi season crops continue to enter the market. What are you seeing in terms of quality and pricing for pulses?

10:27 Food inflation is of major concern for the government of India. News reports indicate it is cracking down on the hoarding of pulses. Could you discuss this latest move and also comment on the issue of food inflation as it pertains to pulses?

14:01 Let’s look ahead to the next kharif season. In the face of high global fertilizer prices, the IFFCO, India’s largest fertilizer manufacturer, is slashing prices by 14%. What impact could this have on kharif season sowing?

17:40 Chandra, I understand you were a featured speaker at the Pulses Conclave 2023 held earlier this month. Could you sum up the key points you made and also share highlights of the event with us?