Centre says curbs imposed on pulses as prices still higher than last year

Traders cry foul over stock limit, free refined imports

On a day when several mandis across the country are closed in protest against the recent Centre’s decision to impose stringent stock-holding limit on pulses, the government today clarified that limits have been defined as retail prices are still higher than last year though there is some moderation in the last few weeks.

It said the same logic also holds true for edible oils, the import duties on which was slashed few days back and curbs lifted on import of refined oils

The decision on edible oil and pulses have caused massive resentment among the trading community as it came