The government has reduced the permissible wheat stock for traders, wholesalers and large-scale retailers to 2,000 tonnes from 3,000 tonnes, with immediate effect. The move aims to curb the rise in prices, according to Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary of Food and Public Distribution. However, Processors can maintain the same quantity of stock as earlier. Chopra emphasised […]
India’s palm oil imports are set to jump 26 per cent to a record high in the 2022-23 year ending on 31 October, as a recovery in consumption and competitive prices prompt refiners to increase purchases, the country’s top palm oil buyer told Reuters on Wednesday. Higher purchases by the world’s biggest importer of palm […]
Adani Wilmar reported a 12 per cent yearly decline in consolidated revenue during April-June 2023 quarter at Rs 12,928 crore. The company said the decline in revenue during the quarter was reflective of a steep decline in edible oil prices. The food and FMCG segment recorded a strong revenue growth of 28 per cent year-to-year […]
In line with the decline in international prices and the continuous policy interventions made by the central government, edible oil prices in India have declined considerably. In a written reply in response to a question in the Parliament on Wednesday, Minister of State for the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Sadhvi Niranjan […]
Mitra, a direct-to-consumer (D2C) and Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) brand has opened its Alwar Oil Plant. According to the company, it has imported advanced machinery from Germany, ensuring a no-human-touch manufacturing process. Subsequently, the decision to set up the plant was driven by market demand and the need to introduce new oils, including soya […]
The import tax on refined soybean oil has decreased from 17.5 per cent to 12.5 per cent, while the import tax on refined sunflower oil has decreased by a comparable percentage. The decision to decrease charges is completely at odds with the market sentiment, which was anticipating a duty increase given the recent collapse in […]
An Indian edible oil industry body issued an advisory to its members appealing to reduce the retail and wholesale prices in line with prevailing global markets to benefit the consumers. “Members have responded favourably and started announcing a further reduction in MRP and wholesale price of edible oils of their brands,” the apex industry body […]
