India is the world’s biggest importer of edible oil, shelling out ₹1.7 trillion for the greasy stuff in FY26. But three decades ago, it had nearly become self-sufficient in producing cooking oils. We trace how the country lost that hard-won atmanirnharta—and… For the full story, visit the source.
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Oiling point: How India went from Dhara to edible oil import dependence
India is the world’s biggest importer of edible oil, shelling out ₹1.7 trillion for the greasy stuff in FY26. But three decades ago, it had nearly become self-sufficient in producing cooking oils. We trace how the country lost that hard-won atmanirnharta—and…
By Sayantan Bera· Livemint· 4 months ago· 2 min read
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