Palm climbs over 3% on Indian demand, duty waiver expectations

Business Recorder • Oct 8, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures climbed more than 3% on Thursday, recovering from two straight sessions of losses, as robust demand from top buyer India outweighed concerns over rising stockpiles, which the market had already priced in. The benchmark...

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures climbed more than 3% on Thursday, recovering from two straight sessions of losses, as robust demand from top buyer India outweighed concerns over rising stockpiles, which the market had already priced in. The benchmark palm oil contract for December delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange gained 139 ringgit, or 3.07%, to 4,663 ringgit ($1,140.66) per metric ton at...