Imports of pulses through the Birgunj customs point rose sharply in the first six months of the current fiscal year, reaching Rs 7.64 billion. This represents a 31 percent increase compared to Rs 5.83 billion recorded during the same period last year. Lentils made up the largest share of imports at Rs 3.82 billion, followed by dry beans worth Rs 1.17 billion and chickpeas valued at Rs 1.14 billion. Imports of dry peas totaled Rs 270 million.
