Edible oil imports decline: IVPA pushes for India’s self-sufficiencyThe Indian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association (IVPA) has urged accelerating edible oil self-sufficiency amid declining imports, global pr...
Vegetable oils body seeks removal of GST refund restrictionsThe IVPA is urging the government to remove restrictions on tax credit refunds implemented in July 2022, arguing that these curbs are creat...
Govt notifies new vegetable oil regulation order to enhance transparency, oversightThe government has issued the 2025 VOPPA Regulation Order to tighten oversight of the edible oil industry. Effective August 1, it mandates ...
Indian importers ramp up palm oil purchases ahead of festival seasonIndian vegetable oil importers are increasing palm oil purchases in anticipation of higher demand during the festival season, driven by dec...
Indonesia expects palm oil exports to India to exceed 5 mn-tonnes mark in 2025: IPOC ChairmanIndonesia anticipates increased palm oil exports to India, exceeding 5 million tonnes by 2025. This follows India's import tariff reduction...
Malaysia’s palm oil share in India up 35%; festive demand to increase share: Palm Oil CouncilMalaysia's palm oil exports to India surged, capturing a 35% market share in the first half of 2025, driven by robust demand from FMCG comp...
Govt to notify new vegetable oil regulation order next week: Food secretaryIndia's government is set to introduce the 2025 Vegetable Oil Products Regulation Order, replacing the 2011 order, to enhance edible oil mo...
India's palm oil imports set to rise in H2 on festival demand & lower prices: IVPA PresidentIndia's palm oil demand is poised to rise in the latter half of the year, fueled by upcoming festivals and reduced prices, according to IVP...
No need for wheat open market sale as supplies comfortable, prices stable: Food SecretaryFood Secretary Sanjeev Chopra stated that there's no immediate requirement to sell wheat from government reserves through the Open Market S...
Gujarat's Kandla Port to ease vessel congestion, ensure steady edible oil supply: ChairmanKandla Port is working to improve edible oil supply. Chairman Sushil Kumar Singh met with the IVPA to discuss vessel congestion. He promise...
Import duty cut on crude edible oils will protect local processors: Industry bodiesThe government has reduced the basic custom duty on crude palm, soyabean, and sunflower oils to 10%, a move lauded by SEA and IVPA. This de...
IVPA calls for lifting suspension on oil seeds commodity derivativesThe Indian Vegetable Oil Producers Association advocates for the removal of the suspension on oil seeds commodity derivative contracts to i...
Edible oil prices likely to drop furtherThis follows on the heels of the government pushing enterprises to reduce the maximum retail price of edible oils by Rs 15. The correction ...
India makes refined palm oil freely importable to bring down consumer prices; industry calls it a death knell for local refinersAccording to the Solvent Extractors Association (SEA), the reduction in import duty on crude palm oil is around $55/60 per tonnes or Rs 460...
Cooking oil demand from big buyers to fall 30-35%Demand from big buyers is likely to fall 30-35% this year, said Sudhakar Desai, president of the Indian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Associatio...
Edible oil industry wants import of refined palm oil to be restrictedThe government should not issue licenses for import of refined palm oil to companies to protect local refiners and oilseed growers, said ed...
Edible oil producers seek lower duty on raw, refined importsProducers seek decreasing import duties of crude palm oil (CPO) to 30% from 40% and refined palm oil to 45% from current 50%