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From Indian Pulse Prices Surge Amid Weather Woes and Myanmar Import Delays

How could the supply crunch and adverse weather affect Delhi's food prices?

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Supply crunch and weather may drive up food costs in Delhi Adverse weather and dry conditions have negatively affected the kharif pigeon pea crop in states like Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, leading to lower domestic supplies. Simultaneously, limited supplies of black gram from Myanmar are compounded by delays in shipments through Chennai port. This combination has created a supply crunch, pushing up national retail prices. Specifically, imported Myanmar fair average quality black gram was quoted at ₹101 per kg in Delhi on October 10, a rise from ₹88.75 a month earlier.

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  • Adverse weather and dry conditions have affected the kharif pigeon pea crop in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.hindustantimes.com
  • Imported Myanmar fair average quality (FAQ) black gram was quoted at ₹101 per kg in Delhi on October 10, up from ₹88.75 a month earlier.hindustantimes.com
  • The national average retail price of pigeon pea stood at ₹127.90 per kg on October 11.hindustantimes.com
  • Prices in Akola, Maharashtra, were ₹108-108.25 per kg, rising by ₹17-19 per kg over the past month in some cases.hindustantimes.com

Why it matters

Food inflation is a critical economic concern for consumers in major consumption hubs like Delhi. The current price rally in pulses, driven by both domestic crop failures and international supply chain issues, directly impacts household budgets and the cost of living. The reliance on imports, particularly from Myanmar, means that geopolitical and logistical disruptions abroad can quickly translate into domestic price volatility.

This situation highlights the vulnerability of India's food security to multiple simultaneous shocks—climate change affecting local harvests, and global supply chain bottlenecks affecting critical imports. The rise in prices is also seen across other pulses, such as black gram and chickpeas, as domestic production falls and import costs increase due to a falling rupee.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the next crop outlook mitigate the current pressure on pulse prices in the coming months?
  • How will the government respond to the rising prices of pulses and other essential grains?

What would change this answer

Weather conditions improve significantly in Maharashtra and Andhra PradeshDomestic crop yields could recover, easing the supply crunch and putting downward pressure on pulse prices.
Congestion at Chennai port is resolved and Myanmar shipments accelerateThe limited supply of black gram could stabilize, potentially reducing the sharp increase in import costs seen in Delhi.

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