India is considering reducing import tariffs on pulses to boost supplies and contain food inflation after a patchy monsoon raised concerns about domestic production. Any cut could be limited to red lentils and yellow peas, while chickpeas may remain subject to duties to encourage farmers to expand planting. India currently charges 10% import tariffs on red lentils and chickpeas and 30% on yellow peas, while pigeon peas and black gram can enter duty-free through March 2027. The country produced 25.7 million tons of pulses and imported 7.3 million tons in 2024-25, with imports covering about 23% of consumption. Food inflation reached 5.95% in August, while pigeon pea and black gram inflation stood at 5.6% and 7.4%, respectively.