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India reverses duty-free import policy on yellow peas

The government had earlier allowed duty-free imports of yellow peas until March 31, 2026, but domestic farmers had urged authorities to curb the influx of cheap imports that were pressuring local prices.

The South Asian nation is the world’s biggest importer of yellow peas, which it imports mainly from Canada and Russia.