India’s edible-oil import bill projected to reach ₹1.75 lakh crore
India’s edible-oil import bill rose 20.2% to ₹1.19 lakh crore in November–June and is projected at ₹1.75 lakh crore for oil year 2025–26, raising input-cost pressure for food brands, restaurants and retailers.
India's edible oil import bill is projected to reach ₹1.75 lakh crore in oil year 2025-26 as a weaker rupee, uneven monsoon, lower oilseed acreage, biodiesel-driven palm oil tightness and freight costs raise import dependence and food-input costs.
Why this matters
The projection follows June signals that India's edible-oil imports fell 29%–30% as palm discounts narrowed and palm and soybean shipments slumped.
Retail-company signals are accelerating, up +1,006,100% QoQ.
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