India imported over 500,000 tonnes of palm oil from Malaysia last month

Feb 15, 2021

New Delhi [India], February 16 : India has imported more than 500,000 tonnes of palm oil from Malaysia last month out of its overall...

India's edible oil imports rose 22 pc in December 2022

Jan 15, 2023

Overall, the import of vegetable oils, including edible oils, during December 2022 is reported at 1.56 million tonne compared to 1.22 million tonnes in...

Huge edible oil imports compromise India's interest, imperative to become self-reliant: Report

Jul 11, 2022

New Delhi [India] July 11 : Huge reliance on edible oil imports could compromise India's national interest in the long run, said rating and...

BJP manifesto promises various supports to farmers; India to be made a "Global Nutrition Hub"

Apr 14, 2024

BJP in its Lok Sabha election manifesto promised to support farmers to make India self-reliant in the production of pulses and edible oil,...

Edible oil industry body flags trade distortions from surge in imports from Nepal under SAFTA

Apr 14, 2025

India is the world's second-largest consumer and number one vegetable oil importer, and it meets 60 per cent of its needs through imports. A...

Indian edible oil industry body asks producers to cut prices

May 06, 2023

An Indian edible oil industry body issued an advisory to its members appealing to reduce the retail and wholesale prices in line with prevailing...