New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- Palm oil-producing countries are looking to strengthen their ties with India as the country remains the world's largest importer of vegetable oils and an increasingly important market for global producers.

The focus on closer engagement with India was evident at the 29th edition of GLOBOIL India, held in Mumbai from September 29 to October 1. The three-day conference brought together producers, exporters, importers, refiners, traders and policymakers from major edible oil markets.

The event's theme - "At The Inflection Point: Energy, Sustainability & India's Demand Future" - highlighted the changing dynamics of India's edible oil market and the growing importance of palm oil-producing countries to India's supply sec...