India's edible oil import bill surges 20%, projected to reach ₹1.75 lakh crore by 2025-26 amid rising costs and production concerns.

In a pressing appeal, the Indian Vegetable Oil Producers' Association urges a swift revision of India's edible oil import regulations. Recent years have seen a surge in duty-free…

Higher global crude prices drove India's oil import bill 60% higher in the April-June quarter, increasing inflation and fiscal risks amid renewed Middle East supply concerns.

India's edible oil imports will increase from July to October. This rise is due to slower domestic soybean and rapeseed crushing operations. Higher imports are expected to meet…