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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicEdible oil import

Topic: Edible oil import

Oil is making India obese and import-hungry. Modi wants to change that

Modi’s advice to reduce edible oil consumption by 10 per cent is important not just for public health, but also for the health of the economy.

India’s soybean sector needs attention—domestic oversupply but rising imports

Despite having a cost advantage, domestic crushers are not purchasing locally grown soybeans, while the country continues to meet its rising soybean oil demand through expensive imports.

India’s edible oil market is facing reduced demand. Increased import duty not a fix

Improving oilseed crop yields is critical. India ranks fourth globally in soybean acreage but is only fifth in productivity.

India raises edible oil import duties, to boost domestic oilseed farmers

This new duty will come into effect on September 14, 2024.

More than 50% edible oil imported — ban on GM Mustard ‘against national interest’ Centre tells SC

Govt submission comes in response to petitions against release of GM crops owing to concerns over side-effects. New technology would increase farm productivity and income of farmers, says Centre.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.