Nepal’s edible oil industry is facing growing pressure after India reduced import duties on crude edible oils, weakening the competitive advantage of Nepali processors. Nepal exported more than NPR 1.46 kharba worth of refined edible oil to India in FY 2082/83, accounting for nearly half of total goods exports. However, India’s lower duties have made it cheaper for Indian processors

Nepal’s edible oil industry is facing growing pressure after India reduced import duties on crude edible oils, weakening the competitive advantage of Nepali processors. Nepal exported more than NPR 1.46 kharba worth of refined edible oil to India in FY 2082/83, accounting for nearly half of total goods exports. However, India’s lower duties have made it cheaper for Indian processors