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India's sunflower oil imports seen up 30% on duty cut, industry official says

2 sources · first seen 14:07 30 Sept · updated 15:44 30 Sept

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  • India’s sunflower oil imports are expected to rise 30% to 3.5 million tonnes in 2026-27 after a crude-oil duty cut
  • Higher sunflower oil imports may pressure domestic oilseed processors and affect food-price trends

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India’s edible-oil import duty cuts

India cut import duties on crude and refined edible oils from September 24 to lower costs ahead of festivals. The move drew concern from oilseed farmers, while officials and industry weighed consumer benefits against effects on domestic growers and import dependence.

Wednesday, 30 September

  1. 2 sourcesYou are here
    India's sunflower oil imports seen up 30% on duty cut, industry official says

Tuesday, 29 September

  1. Edible oils duty cut: Indian govt has to balance consumers’ and farmers’ interest, says Agriculture Minister

Sunday, 27 September

  1. Import duty cut on sunflower oil has a significant Russian backdrop

Saturday, 26 September

  1. 2 sources
    India cuts edible-oil import duties ahead of festivals

Friday, 25 September

  1. AWL Agri expects edible oil demand to recover as prices fall and festive season nears
  2. Edible oil duty cut may put 8% retail price hikes on hold

Thursday, 24 September

  1. SEA terms edible oil duty reduction a timely, balanced intervention

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2 reports · earliest 14:07
Economic TimesIndia's sunflower oil imports seen up 30% on duty cut, industry official says14:07Business LineIndia sunflower oil imports may jump 30% after import duty cut15:44