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After festive season, price hikes: Everyday items may get out of reach

Commodity inflation to hurt consumers and businesses. Property developers may hold price lines, but others may not

After festive season, price hikes: Everyday items may get out of reach
Updated On : 26 Nov 2020 | 12:40 AM IST

India's vegetable oil imports dip 13% on sluggish demand in 2019-20: Data

In 2019-20, India's palm oil imports fell 23.3% to 7.22 million tonnes

India's vegetable oil imports dip 13% on sluggish demand in 2019-20: Data
Updated On : 13 Nov 2020 | 7:32 PM IST

Indian edible oil refiners trim palm oil imports to make space for soyoil

Refiners have been slashing palm oil imports for winter

Indian edible oil refiners trim palm oil imports to make space for soyoil
Updated On : 13 Nov 2020 | 2:59 PM IST

US says it will block palm oil from Malaysian producer over forced labour

FGV issued a statement over the weekend outlining its commitment to human rights, including steps it was taking to make sure its workers have access to their passports and wages

US says it will block palm oil from  Malaysian producer over forced labour
Updated On : 30 Sep 2020 | 11:09 PM IST

July palm oil imports rise to a 10-month high at 824,078 tonnes: Trade body

The country's soyoil imports in July surged 52 per cent from a year ago to 484,525 tonnes

July palm oil imports rise to a 10-month high at 824,078 tonnes: Trade body
Updated On : 14 Aug 2020 | 12:47 PM IST

Need long-term policy to boost oil palm cultivation, reduce imports: OPDPA

India is heavily dependent on imported edible oils. Of the total 15 million tonnes of import, about 9 million tonnes (or nearly 60 per cent) is of palm oils

Need long-term policy to boost oil palm cultivation, reduce imports: OPDPA
Updated On : 04 Aug 2020 | 5:56 PM IST

Palm oil has a severe image problem in India, and it is ruining sales

India, home to more than $5 billion in palm sales a year and the top export market, is no longer enthralled with the oil.

Palm oil has a severe image problem in India, and it is ruining sales
Updated On : 11 Jul 2020 | 12:10 AM IST

Indian palm oil demand dips as food sector, households seek alternatives

The impact of the shuttered food courts and street vendors is compounded by reduced demand at retail stores

Indian palm oil demand dips as food sector, households seek alternatives
Updated On : 07 Jul 2020 | 4:14 PM IST

India's edible oil import falls 40% in May, lowest since 2011: SEA

India, world's leading vegetable oil buyer, had imported 11.80 lakh tonnes of edible oil in May 2019.

India's edible oil import falls 40% in May, lowest since 2011: SEA
Updated On : 05 Jun 2020 | 2:13 AM IST

India resumes purchases of Malaysian palm oil as relations improve: Report

A restart to buying by India, the world's biggest edible oil importer, could further support Malaysian palm oil prices, which have edged up from 10-month lows in recent days

India resumes purchases of Malaysian palm oil as relations improve: Report
Updated On : 19 May 2020 | 10:06 PM IST

India suspends 30 licences to import 452,303 tonnes of refined palm oil

The suspension could reduce India's palm oil imports in the next few months and pressure Malaysian palm oil futures, but could lift shipments of soyoil and sunflower oil

India suspends 30 licences to import 452,303 tonnes of refined palm oil
Updated On : 12 May 2020 | 1:30 PM IST

India tightens curb on refined palm oil import with more conditions

India, the world's largest importer of vegetable oils, buys nearly 15 million tonne annually

India tightens curb on refined palm oil import with more conditions
Updated On : 14 Apr 2020 | 2:05 AM IST

Malaysian palm oil down 1.03% on heightened concerns over demand

The contract marked its third session of losses on Thursday

Malaysian palm oil down 1.03% on heightened concerns over demand
Updated On : 03 Apr 2020 | 2:42 AM IST

More than rhetroic needed to reignite Malaysian palm oil exports to India

Malaysian supplies of palm oil to India have slowed to a trickle since Delhi adopted a hardline stance after Mahathir criticised actions in Kashmir in September

More than rhetroic needed to reignite Malaysian palm oil exports to India
Updated On : 05 Mar 2020 | 10:29 AM IST

Palm posts second weekly fall on demand worries, despite rising exports

The benchmark palm oil contract for May delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange closed up 32 ringgit, or 1.23%, at a settlement price of 2,622 ringgit ($626.25)

Palm posts second weekly fall on demand worries, despite rising exports
Updated On : 21 Feb 2020 | 10:14 PM IST

India's curbs on Malaysian palm imports disrupts global edible oil trade

Malaysia's latest palm export data revealed the impact of India's restrictions, with shipments to India in January falling 85% from a year earlier to 46,876 tonnes, the lowest since 2011

India's curbs on Malaysian palm imports disrupts global edible oil trade
Updated On : 14 Feb 2020 | 2:57 PM IST

Top headlines: AirAsia CEO quits, companies see Budget helping CV sales

From AirAsia CEO, chairman quitting over bribery scandal to Malaysia saying that palm oil dispute with India is temporary, here are the day's top headlines

Top headlines: AirAsia CEO quits, companies see Budget helping CV sales
Updated On : 04 Feb 2020 | 4:11 PM IST

Imran Khan says will buy more Malaysian palm oil after India curbs imports

Last year Pakistan bought 1.1 million tonnes of palm oil from Malaysia, the world's second biggest producer and exporter of the edible oil

Imran Khan says will buy more Malaysian palm oil after India curbs imports
Updated On : 04 Feb 2020 | 12:53 PM IST

Promote oilseed production

Curbs on Malaysian palm oil import present a good opportunity

Promote oilseed production
Updated On : 16 Jan 2020 | 12:12 AM IST

Despite curbs on imports of palm oil, Malaysia PM Mahathir unmoved

As Malaysian palm refiners stare at a massive loss of business, Mahathir said his government would find a solution

Despite curbs on imports of palm oil, Malaysia PM Mahathir unmoved
Updated On : 14 Jan 2020 | 10:56 PM IST