Monsoon delay cuts urad dal sowing, lifts prices in India

India imports exceed 10L tons

To keep up with demand, India has ramped up urad dal imports, jumping from about six lakh tons in FY23 to over 10 lakh tons now, with even more expected next year.
Wholesale prices have shot up too: what used to cost ₹5,500-₹7,200 per quintal is now over ₹9,200.