India farm protests push for rise in edible oils import tax
India`s government is facing mounting pressure to raise import duties on edible oils after farmers staged mass protests in key farm states amid a slump in oilseed prices to below government support levels.
Jun 22, 2017, 12:10 PM ISTEdible 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 ISTGovt hikes import duty on crude & refined edible oil by 5%
The government has hiked import duty on both crude and refined edible oil by 5 percent to protect the interest of domestic farmers and oil processors amid fall in global prices, a move that may lead to rise in retail prices.
Dec 25, 2014, 18:15 PM IST