Wilmar International chief says India must target 60% self-sufficiency in edible oilsIndia needs to produce more edible oils domestically. Kuok Khoon Hong, chairman of Wilmar International, suggests aiming for 50-60% self-su...
26 May, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
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
Mustard seed prices fall below MSPHigh moisture in mustard due to unseasonal rainfall and cheaper import of other cooking oils like palm, soyabean and sunflower have dragged...
06 Apr, 2023, 11.43 PM IST
Mustard oil output seen rising on higher MSPDomestic output of mustard oil could be 10-12% higher than a year ago as more farmers have returned to the crop this season.
25 Dec, 2018, 08.02 AM IST
Mustard seed prices may rise another 2 per centWith production this year expected at 58 lakh tonnes, 3% less than the previous year, oil millers say they will try to keep retail prices o...
05 Apr, 2016, 01.40 AM IST
Mustard prices slump, farmers a worried lotMustard prices have dropped sharply, joining vegetables, pulses and dairy products in the slide and easing concerns of rising prices.
13 Mar, 2013, 03.49 AM IST
Low demand to check mustard pricesLow demand from millers may cut mustard prices ahead.
24 May, 2010, 05.50 AM IST