Sunvin Group CEO: India edible oil prices set to firm as Indonesia tightens palm exports, shifts to B50

Sunvin Group says India unlikely to face edible oil shortages thanks to soybean and sunflower substitutes, but prices may rise as Indonesia tightens palm oil exports and moves to B50 biodiesel blending. El Niño risk to Kharif output adds further import pressure.

— Source publishedWed, 20 May, 2026, 15:31 IST·First seen Wed, 20 May, 2026, 15:34 IST·Source CNBC-TV18 · Companies

What happened

Sunvin Group CEO warns India may see firmer edible oil prices as Indonesia tightens palm oil exports and shifts to B50 biodiesel blending, though shortages

Key facts

  • B40
  • B50

Why this matters

Tightening palm supply creates M&A opportunity around soybean and sunflower processing assets that can capture substitution-driven share in Indian edible oils.