India Cuts Edible Oil Import Duties
India has reduced the basic import duty on crude palm oil and soyoil from ten percent to five percent. The government aims to lower domestic food prices during the peak festive season.
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India slashed import duties on crude and refined edible oils by 5 percentage points late Wednesday, moving to curb domestic food inflation. The tariff reduction covers palm oil, soyoil, and sunflower oil shipments.
