EconomyThursday, 7 May 2026·The Hindu
Centre extends duty-free imports of yellow peas and black gram until 31 March 2027
The Centre extended duty-free imports of yellow peas and black gram until 31 March 2027 to stabilise pulse supply and prices.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In May 2026, the Central Government extended duty-free imports of yellow peas and black gram until 31 March 2027 through a notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).
Key specifics
- The extension applies until 31 March 2027.
- The notification was issued by the DGFT under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- For yellow peas, the Minimum Import Price and designated port restrictions were removed.
- For black gram, the free import window was extended by one year to 31 March 2027.
- Importers must register under the Import Monitoring System.
Exam lens
Question type: economy and trade policy, DGFT, 31 March 2027, Import Monitoring System. TNPSC may ask which pulses received duty-free import extension and which agency issued it.