Edible oil

Edible oil prices down by up to Rs 10 in last 30 days, could fall further

Edible oil prices declined by up to Rs 8-10 per kg in last one month mainly on the back of lower import duties.  

Dec 12, 2021, 08:30 AM IST

Pulses prices down after drop in petrol, diesel and edible oil rates, check latest prices

The wholesale prices of pulses in Uttar Pradesh have eased. The retail price of pulses is expected to come down in a few days. 

Nov 10, 2021, 19:53 PM IST

Centre asks states again to ensure reduction in edible oil prices

Food Department will be meeting all states and Union Territories on Monday through video conferencing.  

Oct 24, 2021, 22:53 PM IST

Good news on edible oil prices! Rates to cool down, govt writes letter to 8 states --See this chart

The letter has been written to 8 major oil producing states -- Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh which are major oil producing states.

Oct 15, 2021, 11:46 AM IST

Good news on edible oil prices! Modi govt takes big decision to reduce heavy dependence on imports for edible oils, approves Rs 11,040 crore scheme

Under National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm scheme, it is proposed to cover an additional area  of 6.5 lakh hectare (ha.) for oil palm till the year 2025-26 and thereby reaching the target of 10 lakh hectares ultimately. 

Aug 18, 2021, 17:13 PM IST

From vegetables to edible oils, fuel price hike is stretching your budget in more ways than one

Fuel prices are on the boil across the nation. With the latest revision of prices on Wednesday (July 8), petrol is now selling at over Rs 100 per litre in all metro cities, with Delhi being the latest to join the list. 

Jul 08, 2021, 14:06 PM IST

Blending of Mustard oil prohibited, oil can’t be sold loose – Check FSSAI's new rules on edible oil effective from June

Domestic retail edible oil prices have shot up over 60 per cent in the last one year. And the government recently said the abnormal increase in rates was in line with the global market and the prices are expected to cool down soon.

Jun 09, 2021, 13:43 PM IST

Soaring edible oil prices: Govt asks states and business to take all possible steps to soften rates

The objective of the meeting was to coordinate efforts to ensure availability of edible oils at reasonable prices.

May 25, 2021, 15:30 PM IST

Crucial govt meeting today to discuss unabated rise in edible oil prices

The government has taken a couple of steps to contain the rise in edible oils prices in the last ten days. It is in the wake of the unabated rise in edible oil prices Food Secretary Sudhanshu Pandey is going to hold a crucial meeting today (Monday, May 24), sources told Zee Media.

May 24, 2021, 11:58 AM IST

Edible oils become a costly affair, prices rise sharply in one month

The Consumer Affairs Ministry had previously directed the states to make sure that the prices of essentials remain under control during curfews.

Apr 29, 2021, 19:48 PM IST

After petrol, now edible oil puts kitchen budget on fire, increases upto 60% in a year

Crude palm oil has reached record highs. Soybean and Soya oil prices have also witnessed newer highs with prices increasing between 30% to 60% in a year, as a result of which edible oil has become so expensive. 

Mar 09, 2021, 16:49 PM IST

Centre likely to hold Price Monitoring Committee meeting on Friday to check rising cost of edible oil

Earlier in November 2020, the Central government had cut the import duty on the same.

Jan 13, 2021, 23:46 PM IST

No more blended Mustard oil for customers, companies to sell only pure mustard oil

The decision comes amidst the hike in prices of Mustard oil lately.

Sep 24, 2020, 18:59 PM IST

Natural beauty: Six amazing benefits of mustard oil for your skin, hair and teeth!

Dermatologist Pragya Gupta, who is a specialist advisor for P Mark Mustard Oil, shares a few benefits of mustard oil.

Nov 30, 2016, 18:17 PM IST

Centre asks states to remove taxes on pulses and edible oils

Government has asked the states to remove all local taxes on essential food items, like pulses and edible oils, among other steps to ensure supplies at affordable prices.

Jul 24, 2016, 16:30 PM IST

Kitchen expenses to ease further; mustard oil price expected to come down

Soon your kitchen expenses would ease further as mustard oil prices would come down by 10-15 percent.

Jan 05, 2016, 14:46 PM IST

Edible Oil not to be dearer in India: Know why

Government has decided to not increase import duty on edible oil. Know the impacts.

Dec 22, 2015, 16:14 PM IST

Veg oil duty hike too little to check imports

India has raised the import taxes on crude and refined edible oils by 5 percentage points, but traders said the increase was too little to make any difference to the flood of supplies from Malaysia and Indonesia given rock-bottom world prices.

Sep 18, 2015, 18:38 PM IST

Mahindra drives into edible oil biz; eyes dairy segment

The company launched the 'NuPro' brand mustard oil in the premium segment for sale in the metropolis and its vicinity.

Jul 17, 2015, 18:11 PM IST

Govt focusing on storage of imported food items: Paswan

The government is focusing on raising production and storage of imported food items like pulses and edible oils to boost domestic supply and control price rise, Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said Monday.

Feb 23, 2015, 21:50 PM IST