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 why reclaiming it will be a tall task.
Post Comment