Import of pulses at Tuticorin port surged 100.8% on month to 40,820 metric tonne in September. Imports of peas and masur rose as sales of the new crop have started in Canada, and India is one of its key importers. International lentil (masur) markets continued to soften during the past week as supplies available from exporters and growers remain ahead of the short-term needs of buyers.