New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- The government has no plans to cut import duties on pulses for now, Nidhi Khare, secretary, consumer affairs ministry, said on Wednesday, as it banks on domestic crop prospects and adequate global supplies to contain prices despite rising retail costs.

The decision comes as prices of major pulses climb and uneven monsoon rainfall raises concerns about domestic production. Rather than lowering duties to encourage cheaper imports, the government is relying on the kharif crop and existing buffer stocks to manage price pressures.

"We have a very clear and robust import strategy, and we are following it. Exporting countries are also aware of the Indian government's policy framework. So, there is no concern about a price...