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India’s 70 per cent import dependency for edible oils cause of concern
Ashwani Maindola, New Delhi
Import of edible oils by India, the largest importer of edible oils in the world, have experienced a massive jump of 45% in the last five years. In fact, since 1993 when oil imports were at 3%, India’s dependence on countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, the UK, and Argentina has skyrocketed to 70%.