DGFT India extends curbs on urad and tur imports under new policy notifications

India has reinforced its controlled pulses import regime with DGFT Notification Nos. 71 and 72/2025-26 dated 27 March 2026, extending restrictions on urad and tur imports.

Under the revised policy, imports of urad (ITC HS 07133110) and tur (ITC HS 07136000) continue to remain in the ‘restricted’ category, permitted only through designated channels and subject to government approval. The move maintains continuity in India’s approach to managing pulse supply amid domestic production sensitivities.

India remains one of the largest consumers of pulses, with annual demand-supply gaps often influencing import decisions. By retaining restrictions, the government aims to support domestic farmers while ensuring calibrated imports.

For trade and logistics stakeholders, the policy signals continued compliance oversight, limited private participation, and dependence on government-led procurement windows. Shipment planning, contract structuring, and lead times will remain closely aligned with regulatory approvals in the pulses segment.