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India's vegetable oil imports declined by 32% in April, driven by lower palm oil demand and increased domestic mustard crushing. Learn more about the impact on edible oil prices and supply.

The Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) has requested the government to increase import duty on refined palm oil to 40% to protect domestic processing industries. The association argues...

India's edible oil imports declined by 8% to 8.85 lakh tonnes in February 2025, according to SEA data. The drop is attributed to high stock levels and weak price competitiveness in the global market.

Soybean meal exports from India reached 2.78 lakh tonnes in January, with France accounting for nearly 20% of the total. Learn more about India's soybean meal export trends.

India's palm oil imports plummeted 65% in January 2025, reaching a 13-year low as buyers opted for cheaper soybean oil. Soybean oil imports more than doubled, while sunflower oil shipments rose 31%.

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan suggests providing fertilizer, seed, and equipment subsidies directly to farmers via DBT, aiming to streamline agriculture and benefit farmers.

SEA advocates for import restrictions on refined edible oils, a national mission to boost oilseeds production, and increased import duties to reduce India's dependence on imports.

India's palm oil imports dropped sharply in December as cheaper soybean oil from South America gained market share. Soybean oil imports more than doubled, while palm oil's market share fell to 42%.

The Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA) calls for lifting the ban on futures trading in edible oils, citing its impact on price risk management and market development.

Malaysia's plantation minister dismisses India's recent hike in palm oil import duty as a temporary aberration, emphasizing the strong demand for the commodity and the continued partnership between...

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says the 20% import duty on edible oils will help Indian farmers get better prices for their oilseed crops. The move aims to support domestic production and...

India's government has instructed edible oil processors to maintain retail prices despite recent duty increases, citing ample stock imported at lower rates. The move aims to support domestic...

Bayer CropScience CEO calls for collaboration to combat growing pest resistance in Bt cotton, highlighting the need for new traits and regulatory support.

India's palm oil imports jumped 74% in May, driven by rising domestic demand. Total vegetable oil imports also increased, with sunflower and soybean oil imports also seeing growth.

India's palm oil imports jumped 34.11% in April, driven by lower global prices, according to the Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA).

India's trade deficit with Switzerland and its tariff removal on industrial goods could limit benefits from the proposed India-EFTA free trade agreement, impacting Indian exports and widening the...