Oil prices surge from Iran conflict boosts global biofuel demandGlobal oil prices are surging due to a war in the Middle East. This is increasing demand for biofuels made from crops. Countries in Asia ar...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Edible oil markets enter ‘structural volatility’ phase, says association chief Sudhakar DesaiGlobal edible oil markets face structural volatility due to trade shifts and biofuel demands, impacting India's import reliance. Limited su...
09 Feb, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
India makes rare long-term soy purchases to secure cheap supplyIndian buyers have secured significant soybean oil purchases for April-July 2026, a rare move driven by a discount to palm oil. This strate...
01 Dec, 2025, 11.07 AM IST
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...
31 Jul, 2025, 12.52 PM IST
Palm Oil demand from China and India expected to rise as prices become competitive, says MPOCPalm oil demand is anticipated to rise from major buyers like China and India due to its competitive pricing compared to rival vegetable oi...
22 Apr, 2025, 04.38 PM IST
Palm oil dips as India import tax concerns counter weak supply outlookIndia is considering raising import taxes on vegetable oils to help protect farmers reeling from lower oilseed prices, two government sourc...
28 Aug, 2024, 06.14 PM IST
Climate disruptions, biofuel policy again turn the heat on edible oilGoing by some recent developments around the world, edible oil trade agreements should have a provision for climate-related disruptions als...
04 May, 2024, 10.35 AM IST
Shortage of cooking oil looms as biofuels gain global appealFrom the US to Brazil and Indonesia, governments are embracing energy made from plants like soybeans or canola, or even animal fat, to move...
22 Mar, 2023, 09.28 AM IST
Very robust Q3 & Q4, premiumisation on plate for most FMCG cos: Patanjali Foods CEO"In the edible oil category, you will soon see us working towards the premium end of the oil bracket. We are also working on the atta and b...
01 Dec, 2022, 01.40 PM IST
Malaysia may cut palm oil export tax amid global supply crisisMalaysia's Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin said importing countries have asked Malaysia to reduce its exp...
10 May, 2022, 12.31 PM IST
Indonesia palm ban: The other oil crisis will lead to a hungrier worldPalm plantations are to Southeast Asia what cornfields are to the U.S. Midwest. Like corn, palm fruit can produce a mixture of human food, ...
27 Apr, 2022, 11.06 AM IST
Malaysia urges countries to prioritise food over fuel as Indonesia bans palm exportsIndonesia, the world's top producer and exporter of the edible oil, sent shockwaves through the market on Friday when it announced it would...
25 Apr, 2022, 03.56 PM IST
Ruchi Soya’s Sanjeev Kumar Asthana not overly worried about Indonesian palm oil export ban“The margins for us is not an issue because edible oils typically are a pass through sort of process and so in the short term, for next qua...
25 Apr, 2022, 12.46 PM IST
Palm oil set for better fortunes after pandemic wrecked bull runHere’s what industry participants are watching.
01 Jul, 2020, 02.49 PM IST
Palm oil prices snap two-day rally on forecast of higher May stockpile, lower crudePalm had climbed 2.5% in the previous two sessions to hit its highest closing level in two months.
04 Jun, 2020, 02.05 PM IST
Palm oil’s changing fortunes signal brighter outlook in 2020Most industry players see prices of the oil staying at elevated levels in 2020.
18 Dec, 2019, 11.07 AM IST
SEA raises concerns over international policy impact on domestic edible oil industryIn view of these new developments, Indian refiners and India may be at a further disadvantage due to their combined selling power.
21 Dec, 2015, 02.48 PM IST