Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs SecyThe government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bo...
26 May, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
Govt examining possibility to introduce standard packaging for cooking oilThe Department of Consumer Affairs is looking into standard pack sizes for cooking oils. Industry bodies raised concerns about many differe...
25 May, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
India's vegetable oil imports jump 13 per cent in first half of 2025-26 on palm oil surgeIndia's vegetable oil imports surged 13 percent to 7.94 million tonnes in the first half of the 2025-26 oil year. Palm oil shipments nearly...
13 May, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Costlier palm, soy oils push Indian consumers towards mustard oilIndia sees a shift towards mustard oil. Rising global prices of palm and soybean oils, influenced by the West Asia conflict and biofuel dem...
08 May, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Consumer companies feel summer wedding glow as jewellery, appliances, staples sales outpace winter gainsSummer weddings are driving a significant spending surge across India. Strong rural incomes from a good harvest are boosting sales of every...
01 May, 2026, 04.00 AM IST
Gulf war fuels raw material inflation, FMCG firms shift to daily pricing strategyIn light of Gulf War, consumer goods sectors are battling unprecedented rises in raw material costs. Firms are now implementing daily price...
24 Apr, 2026, 07.05 AM IST
Edible oil imports in March rise 12% to 11.73 lakh tonne: SEAIndia's edible oil imports saw a 12 percent jump in March. This increase was driven by more crude palm oil shipments. However, future impor...
13 Apr, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Israel-Iran war: India rapeseed sales shift to private traders as war lifts edible oil pricesIndian farmers are selling rapeseed to private traders. Market prices are higher than government rates. This is due to a rally in edible oi...
09 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
No unusual price volatility despite West Asia tensions, Government says; ample food stocks in placeThe government states essential commodity prices are stable despite the West Asia crisis. Sufficient wheat and rice stocks are available fo...
06 Apr, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Edible oils, industry essentials drive growth outlook; FMCG recovery gradual, says reportA Nuvama report said the edible oils and agri-linked consumer staples sector outlook remains positive, driven by strong volume growth and i...
06 Apr, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
FMCG firms report steady growth in Q4 amid geopolitical headwinds, led by stable demand environmentFMCG companies like Marico and Dabur saw strong revenue growth in the March quarter. Domestic consumption remained steady, boosting sales. ...
05 Apr, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Edible oil prices rise 15% in a monthCompanies like Adani Wilmar, Emami Agrotech, and Sunvin Group said while disruption in soyabean oil supplies from Argentina and Brazil is d...
11 Jun, 2024, 12.33 AM IST
Wholesale price of Mustard oil drops 10%“Prices of mustard oil have come down since harvesting started from middle of February in certain pockets of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh,”...
23 Feb, 2022, 09.26 PM IST
"Edible oil prices likely to stay firm till January, say trade analysts"The government is cautious about reducing import duties to check the inflationary trend in edible oils at a time when many domestic farmers...
05 Nov, 2020, 02.58 PM IST
Mustard oil prices may fall by 5%Mustard seed prices in Rajasthan and Haryana mandis had breached MSP and were at Rs 3,570 a quintal on Thursday.
25 Feb, 2017, 12.43 AM IST
Rising mustard oil prices will benefit farmers: Sanjeev BalyanFarmers stand to gain from the rising trend in mustard oil prices, Minister of State for Agriculture Sanjeev Balyan today said.
03 Nov, 2015, 03.38 PM IST
- Mustard oil prices likely to shoot up
The rates of mustard oil are forecast to spurt further and unsettle the government's plans of reining in the prices.
19 Feb, 2008, 02.34 AM IST