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IVPA Seeks Policy Review as Refined Edible Oil Imports from Nepal Breach 8 Lakh Tonnes
The Indian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association (IVPA) has urged the government to review trade policy after duty-free refined edible oil imports from Nepal under SAFTA surged from 47,295 tonnes in 2023 to over 8.04 lakh tonnes in 2025 – a 17-fold increase. IVPA warns that the trend is shifting refining activity outside India, affecting domestic capacity utilisation, investment, and farmer welfare, and calls for stricter Rules of Origin verification under CAROTAR.
Jul 20, 2026 1 source