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A labourer spreads onions for drying after rain, in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, Friday, Oct. 18, 2024(PTI)
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Onion prices to remain high in Diwali due to heavy rains, damaged crops, delayed harvest

Oct 23, 2024 12:57 PM IST The rising prices of onions, tomatoes and cooking oils caused September 2024 inflation figures to hit a nine-month high…

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palm oil: India’s palm oil demand remains steady even after import duty hike, says Malaysian plantation minister Ghani
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palm oil: India’s palm oil demand remains steady even after import duty hike, says Malaysian plantation minister Ghani

Malaysia, the second largest palm oil producer in the world, has seen steady demand for palm oil from India, even after the recent increase in…

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Govt seeks explanation from edible oil cos on rising prices
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Govt seeks explanation from edible oil cos on rising prices

New Delhi, The government on Friday sought an explanation from edible oil firms for the rise in retail prices of cooking oils despite advising them…

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Cooking Oils: Edible oil imports in Jan 2nd highest; record shipments of cooking oils in Nov-Jan
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Cooking Oils: Edible oil imports in Jan 2nd highest; record shipments of cooking oils in Nov-Jan

India‘s edible oil imports rose 33 per cent in January to 16.61 lakh tonnes, the highest since September 2021, driven by higher imports of sunflower…

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Government should hike assistance under PM-KISAN, give tax sops for agritech startups: Industry
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Government should hike assistance under PM-KISAN, give tax sops for agritech startups: Industry

The government should in this year’s Budget enhance cash assistance given to farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme from the current Rs 6,000 per year for…

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