To prevent hoarding of pulses, stock limits have been imposed on tur, gram and chickpea

Mumbai: The government has imposed stock limits on tur, chana and kabuli chana as a part of preventing hoarding of pulses in the country and preventing artificial increase in prices. Sources in the Department of Consumer Affairs said that this limit will remain in force till September 30, 2024.

For wholesalers, the limit is 200 metric tonnes each for tuvar, chana and kabuli chana, while for retailers, the limit is five tonnes for each of the pulses mentioned. A stock limit of 200 tonnes has been imposed on the depots of large chain retailers and five tonnes on retail stores.

In case of importers they cannot retain the goods for more than 45 days from the date of customs clearance.

Shopkeepers or wholesalers who have stock above the declared limit will have to bring it down to the prescribed limit by July 12. Millers also come under this limit. The new standard will come into effect with immediate effect from June 21.