The various agro ecological conditions in the country are favorable for growing 9 annual oilseed crops, which include seven edible oilseeds groundnut, rapeseed, mustard, soybean, sunflower, sesame, safflower and Niger two un edible oilseeds castor and flaxseed and several perennial oil bearing tree crops. India is one of the important oilseeds growers of edible oils Import of edible oil is under Open General License. In order to coordinate the interests of farmers, consumers and at the same time, control large import of edible oils to the extent possible, import duty structure on edible oils is reviewed from time to time.
Carefully researched trade events with prime focus on promotion of Indian oilseed and oil with emphasis on networking and developing genial relations with trade bodies abroad are organised by the Council. The eligible member’s exporters are given MDA MAI financial Assistance.