Insights and Stories on India

Pulse Weekly: Supply and demand ‘sideways’ says broker

Jan. 28, 2025 at 1:34 pm CST

Lentil prices on the Canadian Prairies were steady in late-January, which a broker noted is typical for this time of year. Marcos Mosnaim of Prairie IX said the forces of supply and demand are standing pat, leading to no price fluctuations.

Pulse Weekly: India extends duty-free period

Jan. 7, 2025 at 3:34 pm CST

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

India gears up for a potential trade deal as Trump targets China, say government sources

Dec. 19, 2024 at 10:16 am CST

By Manoj Kumar Reuters

Pulse Weekly: Looking at price shifts in 2024

Dec. 17, 2024 at 3:54 pm CST

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

India top destination for Canadian peas/lentils through October

Dec. 10, 2024 at 10:48 am CST

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Police prevent Indian Punjabi farmers marching to Delhi to demand better prices

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

Pulse Weekly: Prices for Kabuli chickpeas softer to sideways for balance of 2024

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

Modi’s inflation-blowing farm pivot may not be enough to win key Indian state

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

Canadian yellow peas moving to India, but for how long?

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

Pulse Weekly: Lentil prices poised for drop, depends on India

Oct. 29, 2024 at 2:52 pm CDT

The demand for lentils has backed off lately due to high prices, said trader Marcos Mosnaim of Prairie IX in Toronto. He said the direction lentils take will largely depends on India.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm