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Edible Oil Imports Rise 22 percent To Rs 1.61 Lakh Crore In 2024-25 Marketing Year; Volume Remains Steady: SEA
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India imported 16 million tonnes of edible oils worth nearly Rs 1.61 lakh crore during the 2024-25 marketing year ending in October to meet domestic demand. all
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India imported 16 million tonnes of edible oils worth nearly Rs 1.61 lakh crore during the 2024-25 marketing year ending in October to meet domestic demand, according to the industry group SEA. In the 2023-24 marketing year (November-October), India’s edible oil imports were 15.96 million tonnes valued at Rs 1.32 lakh crore, as per data from the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) released on Thursday.
The value of edible oil imports increased by 22 percent due to higher global prices. India imports palm oil from Indonesia and Malaysia, while soybean oil comes from Argentina and Brazil. “To meet the gap between supply and demand, India has been importing edible oils since the 1990s. Initially, the import volume was very low. However, in the last 20 years (2004-05 to 2024-25), the import volume has grown by 2.2 times, while the cost has increased nearly 15 times,” the association said.
In 2024-25, India spent nearly Rs 1.61 lakh crore (USD 18.3 billion) to import 160 lakh tonnes (16 million tonnes) of edible oils. In terms of volume, edible oil imports were 16.47 million tonnes in 2022-23, 14.03 million tonnes in 2021-22, and 13.13 million tonnes in 2020-21. During the 2024-25 oil marketing year, SEA data showed that 1,737,228 tonnes of refined oils were imported compared to 1,931,254 tonnes in the previous year.
However, imports of crude edible oils increased to 14,273,520 tonnes from 14,031,317 tonnes in the 2023-24 marketing year. Soybean oil imports set a new record of 5.47 million tonnes in 2024-25, surpassing the previous high of 4.23 million tonnes in 2015-16. Palm oil imports dropped sharply to 7.58 million tonnes from 9 million tonnes, according to the association’s data.
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – PTI)
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November 14, 2025, 14:13 IST
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Forget Hot Stock Tips: These 2 Money Habits Alone Can Help You Build Wealth Up To Rs 2 Crore
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Many investors focus on equities and the stock market, often overlooking a crucial component that should be part of every investment portfolio
Nitin Kaushik said that instead of chasing returns, people should focus on their behaviour, investment ratios, and discipline. (Representative/Shutterstock)
Social media is flooded with ‘quick riches’ advice and flashy stock tips, yet few ever see real results. Wealth creation, experts say, is far simpler than these trends suggest. Cutting through the noise, a chartered accountant has now shared a clear, practical mantra for building wealth, a formula he says works no matter one’s income is, whether it’s Rs 1 lakh or Rs 10 lakh.
Chartered accountant Nitin Kaushik took to X to explain that wealth stems from good habits, not just high returns.
In his post, he wrote, “Two money habits can make you rich quietly, while others stay busy chasing investments.” He believes real wealth is built through calm, consistent actions—small monthly investments, a clear budget, and periodic rebalancing.
According to Nitin Kaushik, the real problem is that most people lack a system. Whether someone earns Rs 100,000 or Rs 10 lakh, money disappears quickly if it isn’t directed with purpose. “Becoming rich doesn’t start with earnings, but with intentions,” he noted, emphasising that wealth depends more on mindset and discipline than on income.
Habit 1: Compound Interest
The first habit Kaushik highlighted is the power of compound interest, which he called “a force of nature.” Kaushik explained that investing Rs 25,000 a month at a 12% annual return can grow to about Rs 20 lakh in five years, but the same habit maintained for 20 years can build roughly Rs 2.4 crore. He advised that one should start as early as possible to let compounding work in thier favour.
Habit 2: Portfolio Rebalancing
The second habit is portfolio rebalancing. This involves adjusting investments periodically to maintain a balance between equity and debt (stocks and bonds).
He explained, “If you initially hold 70 percent equity and 30 percent debt, but as the market rises, the ratio becomes 85:15, rebalancing helps bring it back to the correct level.” Kaushik added, “It’s like pruning a tree. Pruning is not done to harm it, but to make it stronger.”
Kaushik summed up his thoughts in one line: “Compound interest builds wealth, rebalancing preserves it. One rewards your patience, the other secures your growth.” He added that instead of chasing returns, people should focus on their behaviour, investment ratios, and discipline, as these are the factors truly within their control.
Why Is It Important To Invest In Debt Funds?
Most people invest in equity funds or the stock market, but debt funds are often overlooked, even though they should be an essential part of every investment portfolio. Debt funds are mutual funds that invest in government bonds, corporate bonds, treasury bills, and other fixed-income securities. In simple terms, these funds lend money to companies or the government and earn income through interest.
The benefits of debt funds include:
- Stable returns and lower risk: Debt funds carry less risk and offer steady, predictable returns, making them a safer option for those wary of stock market volatility.
- Diversification: Debt funds balance a portfolio by providing stable returns when equities fall, maintaining overall balance and stability.
- Liquidity: Many debt funds allow for easy and quick withdrawals, unlike fixed deposits with lock-in periods, making them ideal for sudden cash needs.
- Tax benefits: Long-term debt fund investments (over 3 years) offer indexation benefits, reducing tax burdens and making them more tax-efficient than fixed deposits.
- Protection and opportunities from interest rate fluctuations: Debt funds can provide good returns when interest rates fall, as the value of older high-interest bonds increases, offering opportunities for investors.
- Ideal for new investors: Debt funds are a great entry point for those new to mutual funds, helping build investment habits with less risk.
Disclaimer:Disclaimer: The views and investment tips by experts in this News18.com report are their own and not those of the website or its management. Users are advised to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
November 14, 2025, 17:49 IST
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Jaguar Land Rover has plunged to a heavy loss after booking almost £200 million in costs linked to a major cyber attack which saw the firm shut its factories for more than a month.
The UK’s largest car manufacturer said it has “made strong progress” in recovering its operations at pace since the attack.
JLR stopped production across its UK factories for five weeks from September 1 after being targeted by hackers a day earlier.
All of the group’s manufacturing sites – including factories in Solihull, West Midlands, and Halewood, Merseyside – restarted operations last month.
However, it saw revenues plummet by more than £1 billion, around 24%, to £4.9 billion for the quarter to September.
It also swung to an underlying loss of £485 million over the quarter, sliding from a profit before tax and exceptional items of nearly £400 million over the same period in 2024.
In the update, it booked £196 million of extra costs linked to the cyber attack and £42 million related to voluntary redundancies.
The company said its performance was also impacted by US tariffs and a planned wind down in the production of previous Jaguar models.
The biggest shareholders in hotel chain PPHE have said they are in talks over options for the business, including selling stakes.
The company, which runs Park Plaza hotels in Europe, saw shares jump in early trading on Friday as a result.
It followed reports from Bloomberg that the process could lead to the business being taken private.
Founder Eli Papouchado and PPHE president Boris Ivesha confirmed they are planning “to hold a small handful of meetings with financial investors” over potential options for the business.
The shareholders, who own around 44% of the business, said options include investors “contributing growth capital to PPHE” and the “potential partial monetisation of their stakes”.
In a statement, they added: “The shareholders are not in discussions with any parties and are not in receipt of any offer for their collective stake in PPHE.
“There can be no certainty that any such offer will be made.”
Israeli hotelier Mr Papouchado’s family trust owns around 33% of the company.
The company, which has a property estate valued at £2.2 billion at the end of last year, also runs sites under the Art’otel brand, including London locations in Battersea Power Station and Hoxton.
Shares in the business rose by 10.5% to 1,658p on Friday morning, giving the company a market valuation of around £695 million.
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