From Dhara to dependence: India's edible oil import bill exposes a retail category in flux
A Livemint long-read traces India's slide from Dhara-era self-sufficiency to heavy edible oil import reliance, with knock-on effects on household pricing, street food economics, and emerging health-led brand positioning.
Long-form feature tracing India's shift from Dhara-era edible oil self-sufficiency to heavy import dependence, examining consumption patterns, pricing, and health implications across Indian households and street food culture.