Edible Oils
Centre brings back standard edible oil pack sizes, phases out odd-sized packs
Manufacturers, packers and importers have three months to comply as the government seeks to improve price transparency and make comparisons easier for consumers.
2 min read6 Jun 2026Patanjali Foods: Street’s optimism in assigning high FMCG valuation multiples was misplaced
Patanjali targets FY27 volume growth of 3-5% in edible oils, 8-10% in foods, and 15% in home care. However, ICICI Securities cut its EPS estimate by 14%, forecasting ongoing earnings pressure due to rising input costs and stagnant profitability in the edible oils segment.
1 min read2 Jun 2026Oiling 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 atmanirbharta—and why reclaiming it will be a tall task.
10 min read28 May 2026Palm oil is turning into fuel—and India’s import bill could rise
Indonesia and Malaysia’s expanding biodiesel mandates are diverting palm oil away from global markets, tightening supplies and raising risks for India’s food inflation and import dependence.
5 min read18 May 2026Mint Explainer | Why PM Modi is asking Indians to cut cooking oil consumption
Rising edible oil imports, a weakening rupee and the West Asia conflict are driving up cooking oil prices and widening India’s import bill.
1 min read13 May 2026India inflation likely rose to 3.8% in April as food prices hardened: Mint poll
Economists expect CPI inflation to move closer to the RBI’s 4% target amid rising edible oil, vegetable and energy costs, though no immediate rate action is seen.
2 min read11 May 2026How KRBL’s mistakes are helping LT Foods win the race
KRBL's weak corporate governance and lack of operational focus have led to the Street rewarding LT Foods with a higher valuation.
1 min read17 Sep 2025Marico eyes rapid revenue growth, fuelled by foods and digital-first brands
Marico Ltd anticipates revenue growth, aiming for ₹15,000 crore revenue in two years, driven by foods and digital brands. Despite inflation challenges, the company reported a 23% revenue increase in Q1, with positive demand trends expected as costs normalize.
3 min read4 Aug 2025AWL Agri's food ambitions are growing. It must fix the oil business first.
The company, formerly known as Adani Wilmar, is targeting ₹7,000 crore of revenue from food & FMCG in FY26 and ₹10,000 crore in FY27. But its workhorse, edible oils, will have to lead the recovery after a weak Q1.
2 min read17 Jul 2025Mint Primer: Rise and fall of edible oil duties: Who benefits?
India relies heavily on edible oil imports, which meets 57% of its demand.
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