Marico’s core franchises expected to power a strong Q2 as FMCG demand holds firmMarico expects to achieve a double-digit revenue growth in the second quarter of FY27. This growth will be driven by strong domestic demand...
India steps up palm oil buying as tax cut spurs restockingIndia is increasing its palm oil imports after reducing import duties, prompting refiners to restock. More than 200,000 tons of crude palm ...
Fiscal path hinges on direct taxes as customs, excise revenues face pressure: ReportIndia's fiscal trajectory will increasingly depend on the strength of direct tax collections due to lower customs duties. Indirect tax reve...
Pulses import duties may ease over poor rainsAt present, imports of chana attract a 10% duty, while yellow peas are subject to a 30% duty. Tur and urad imports are allowed duty-free un...
Agriculture sector binds India-Argentina partnershipArgentine Ambassador Mariano Caucino highlighted the growing economic relationship between Argentina and India during a summit in Mumbai. A...
India's rice industry looks beyond grain for next billion-dollar opportunityIndia’s rice industry is looking beyond raw grain exports to higher-value products such as noodles, bran oil, protein, specialised ingredie...
India's sunflower oil imports seen up 30% on duty cut, industry official saysIndia’s sunflower oil imports are expected to jump 30% to 3.5 million tonnes in 2026-27 after the government cut the basic import duty on c...
KKR to acquire Cisternina Logistics, plans to build pan-India liquid storage and logistics platformKKR has announced a majority investment in Cisternina Logistics, which focuses on bulk liquid and gas storage. This investment will facilit...
Godrej Industries Group, Malaysian delegation discuss cooperation in oil palm innovation and businessDiscussions covered areas of mutual interest across the Group’s businesses, particularly oil palm innovation and the household insecticides...
IPO express picks up steam: Anmol Industries, Koolking Industries, 5 other firms file draft papers with SebiSeven companies spanning biscuits, beer, HVAC components, agricultural machinery, engineering, edible oils and telecom infrastructure have ...
Food Ministry asks edible oil firms to pass on full benefit of import duty cutsThe Food Ministry has requested edible oil companies to reduce distributor prices following recent import duty reductions. This directive a...
50 litres per customer: Private pumps ration diesel as oil shock deepensPrivate fuel retailers have started limiting diesel sales at their pumps due to rising crude prices. Several Jio-BP outlets have imposed ca...
Retail prices of cooking oils may fall after duty cut: Industry body IVPACooking oil prices could ease after the government cut import duties on crude and refined sunflower, soybean and palm oils, industry body I...
Govt cuts edible oil duty to ease pricesThe government has cut customs duty on various edible oils, which includes crude and refined oils. These changes aim to reduce import costs...
Centre cuts customs duty on crude and refined oilsThe Central government has announced a reduction in the basic customs duty on edible oils. Crude soybean oil and crude palm oil duties have...
West Bengal plans own edible oil brand, starting with mustard oilWest Bengal is preparing to launch its own mustard oil brand as part of a self-sufficiency initiative. The state government aims to boost o...
India soyoil imports to rise to record high on price competitivenessIndia's soyoil imports are projected to reach a record high in the upcoming marketing year. Higher soyoil purchases will offset declining s...