Indian government urges retailers to align retail prices of pulses with declining mandi prices.

The Indian government has urged major retailers to align retail prices of pulses, particularly tur and urad, with declining mandi prices, which have dropped nearly 10% in three months. Despite this decrease, retail prices remain high, indicating excessive profit margins. Nidhi Khare, Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs, emphasized monitoring the situation and potential interventions. Increased sowing and imports are expected to enhance domestic pulse availability.