India's FY26 edible oil imports climb 3% to 166.51 LT as Nepal duty-free shipments more than double
Solvent Extractors' Association data shows Nepal imports surged 113% to 7.36 lakh tonnes under SAFTA, deepening import dependence even as domestic output covers just 40% of demand. SEA backed PM Modi's call to moderate edible oil consumption amid the import-led pressure.
India's edible oil imports rose 3% to 166.51 lakh tonnes in FY26, driven by a 113% surge in duty-free Nepal shipments under SAFTA. SEA flagged import dependence and backed PM Modi's call to moderate edible oil consumption.
Why this matters
SEA's FY26 data extends a pattern of rising import reliance, with Nepal's duty-free SAFTA route emerging as a key channel even as domestic oilseed output stagnates at 40% of demand.
Retail-company signals steady at 590 over 90 days, reflecting sustained sector reporting cadence.