Pulses (dried lentils, peas, beans)

Official description: Dried leguminous veg shelled whether or not skinned/split

India imported ₹32.3k cr of pulses (dried lentils, peas, beans) in FY26, growing about 22% a year over five years. Every rupee of that is a market an Indian maker could win. Below: the market, who supplies it today, and how to start, with investment, licences, documents, schemes and contacts.