Insights and Stories on India

Dec. 10, 2024 at 10:48 am CST

India was the top customer for Canadian peas and lentils through the first three months of the 2024/25 marketing year, with total exports of both pulse crops running well ahead of the year ago pace.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Dec. 6, 2024 at 10:20 am CST

Indian police used tear gas and pepper spray against dozens of farmers who began marching from Punjab state along a key highway to Delhi on Friday to demand better prices for their crops.

By Anushree Fadnavis, Reuters, Sakshi Dayal

Dec. 3, 2024 at 1:53 pm CST

Prices for Kabuli chickpeas are likely to be softer to sideways heading into the new year, said Colin Young of Midwest Grain Ltd. in Moose Jaw, Sask.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Nov. 19, 2024 at 10:24 am CST

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken several pro-farmer but inflation-stoking measures in recent months, such as easing curbs on rice and onion exports, but that may not prove enough for him to sway an election on Wednesday in a key state.

By rajendra-jadhav, Reuters

Nov. 12, 2024 at 3:24 pm CST

India has regained its spot as the top destination for Canadian yellow pea exports, but a looming end to duty-free imports could change trade flows in the New Year.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin