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Vegetable oil industry body urges govt to lift restrictions on tax credit refunds
Aug-25-2025

Vegetable oil industry body -- The Indian Vegetable Oil Producers' Association (IVPA) has urged the government to lift restrictions on tax credit refunds in place since July 2022, saying the curbs are straining working capital and deterring investment in the sector. 

Under the current system, edible oil attracts 5% GST while input materials such as packaging, chemicals and processing materials are taxed at 12-18%, leading to substantial accumulation of unutilised tax credits. The higher costs due to unrecovered tax credits are passed on to consumers, potentially driving up prices and pushing lower-income buyers toward unsafe or adulterated oils.

The edible oil industry had been receiving ITC refunds until the 2021-22 financial year under existing GST provisions before the Council imposed restrictions in July 2022. IVPA requested the government treat edible oils on par with other essential consumables like butter and ghee, which continue to receive refund benefits, and said policy stability was critical for investment and reducing import dependency.

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