India’s Palm Oil Surge: Economic Relief Now, But Alarming Costs to Diversity, Nutrition, and Self-Reliance
India’s edible oil landscape is at a crossroads as palm oil imports rebound sharply, exposing deep vulnerabilities in the nation’s food system. While recent policy moves have brought short-term economic relief, experts warn that the country’s overdependence on palm oil threatens local crop diversity, nutritional health, and long-term self-sufficiency. Record Imports After Duty Cuts In…
