Indian soybean acreage expected to rise on higher prices, weak monsoon outlookIndian farmers are planting more soybeans this year. Higher prices for soybeans are making them more profitable than corn. Forecasts of les...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
India's edible oil imports up 6.7 per cent in May to 13.39 lakh tonnesIndia's edible oil imports saw a significant rise in May, reaching nearly 13.39 lakh tonnes. This increase was primarily fueled by higher s...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
India sets standard pack sizes for cooking oils to help shoppers compare pricesIndia has ordered cooking oil makers and importers to use only nine standard pack sizes. This move aims to help shoppers easily compare pri...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
Trump tariffs changed taste of foods in U.S? Label checking reveals shocking detailsTrump Tariffs have grabbed headlines and become the topic of discussion around the world. Now there is a reality-check on the food ingredie...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
World food prices slip in May, still near three-year high, FAO saysGlobal food prices edge lower in May as FAO forecasts a 2% decline in world cereal production for 2026-27.
05 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
BRICS and the new geography of agri-tradeIndia’s BRICS chairship in 2026 comes as agricultural trade faces new challenges beyond tariffs, including climate shocks, food-price volat...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Govt moves to standardize edible oil pack sizes, industry sees boost for consumer transparencyThe Indian government is set to introduce new rules for edible oil packaging. This move aims to standardize pack sizes, making it easier fo...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsThe latest escalation in the US-Iran war means that crude oil price is back as a risk for India. Although we are in a market already strugg...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
Indian refiners shift to soyoil in May as palm oil loses price advantageIndia's edible oil imports increased in May, driven by a surge in soyoil purchases. Palm oil imports saw a slight rise but remained below a...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Patanjali Foods Q4 Results: Profit jumps 46% to Rs 524 crore despite margin pressurePatanjali Foods reported a strong rise in quarterly and annual earnings, driven by robust growth in its edible oils and FMCG businesses. Wh...
31 May, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
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
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
India soymeal exports to fall to four-year low on rising pricesIndia's soymeal exports are projected to drop by half to a four-year low in the current year, driven by a 47% price surge over the past mon...
19 May, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Import tariff values for gold, silver raisedIndia's customs board has increased import tariff values for gold and silver. This move aims to manage import costs due to global commodity...
16 May, 2026, 12.58 AM 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
India can't afford rising import dependence on edible oil: Industry body SEA on PM appealThe Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce edible oil consumption, saying lo...
11 May, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
India palm oil imports fall to one-year low in April on weak demandIndia's palm oil imports plummeted 27% in April to a one-year low, driven by sluggish institutional demand and a reduced price advantage ov...
04 May, 2026, 01.51 PM IST