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The prices of edible oils in the international market are again on the rise as key producing countries grapple with climate events that are depleting their production. On how India, the world's largest importer of edible oils, must tackle this situation, Pallavi Agrawal, Team Lead at FED says, "We must continue to reduce artificial restrictions that prevent us from trading competitively. Addressing infrastructure challenges is another priority. High electricity tariffs for oil refining, limitations on land leasing, and high import duties on processing
equipment hinder industry growth." Story in Economic Times.
- May 4, 2024