India's decision to remove the 40% import duty on desi chana has caused international prices to surge by 7-10%. This move is expected to encourage Australian farmers to increase the acreage and production of Bengal gram for export to India, as sowing is ongoing there until the end of May. However, some in the pulses industry fear that this could discourage Indian farmers from sowing chana next season, leading to increased import dependence. Despite the government's estimation of 12 million tonnes of chana production for 2023-24, trade estimates suggest a lower figure of about 8 million tonnes, against India's requirement of over 9 million tonnes.
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