The ongoing standoff in India-Canada ties effects can be felt in the availability and prices of Masur (red lentil), as per traders traders.
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Global Production: Canada is the largest source of red lentils for India with the annual import being pegged at around 4-5 lakh tonnes.
Domestic production: Red lentil is the second most commonly grown rabi crop (winter crops), with Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh reporting around 70 per cent of the domestic production.
West Bengal, Bihar and some of the northeastern states of Tripura, Nagaland, Assam and Manipur are the key consumer states.
Domestic Annual Consumption: The annual consumption of Masur is estimated to be around 18-20 lakh tonnes.
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