India Increases Palm Oil Purchases Following Import Tax Reduction

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India has significantly increased its palm oil imports following a recent reduction in import taxes. The lower tax rate has encouraged local refiners and traders to rebuild their inventories. This surge in buying activity has provided support to global palm oil prices, which had been declining. The move aims to ensure adequate domestic supply and manage cooking oil costs.

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