Union Government has extended the duty-free import of yellow peas and black gram until March 2027

Union Government has extended the duty-free import of yellow peas and black gram until March 2027

¨     Union Government has extended the duty-free import of yellow peas and black gram until March 2027.

¨     Yellow peas are a pulse commodity widely used in food processing.

¨     Black gram, also known as urad, is one of the major pulse crops in India.

¨     Duty-free import means that no customs duty is imposed on specified goods for a fixed period.

¨     In India, such exemptions are issued through official trade notifications under the Customs Tariff framework.

¨     Yellow peas and black gram are classified under the broader pulses category in trade and agricultural statistics.

¨     Yellow peas are commonly used in flour, snacks, and processed food products.

¨     Black gram is used in Indian dishes such as dal, idli batter, and vada.

¨     Pulses are an important source of plant-based protein.

¨     Pulses play a significant role in India’s food security and nutrition discussions.