IVPA Sounds Alarm as Nepal Edible Oil Imports Surge 17x, Breach 8 Lakh Tonnes

Indian Vegetable Oil Producers' Association flags SAFTA duty-free imports from Nepal jumping from 47,295 tonnes in 2023 to 8.04 lakh tonnes in 2025, warning of ₹2,000-2,500 crore annual revenue loss and threats to domestic refiners and farmers.

— Filed Mon, 20 Jul, 2026, 17:08 IST · Source BL · Consumer & Economy · Updated

IVPA urges India to review SAFTA duty-free edible oil imports from Nepal, which surged 17x in two years, threatening domestic refining, farmers and customs revenue.

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