India's edible oil output set to hit 9.6 mln tonnes in 2025-26; imports likely at about 16.7 mln tonnes: IVPA

India will need to import 16.7 million tonnes of cooking oils in 2025-26. Domestic production is projected at 9.6 million tonnes, covering only 40 percent of demand. Palm oil, soybean oil, and sunflower oil will form the bulk of imports. Global edible oil markets face structural volatility due to trade shifts and biofuel mandates.