Weak Rupee Threatens Edible Oil, Pulse Prices by 2026: Rassense CEO

• Rassense CEO Sanjay Kumar warns weak rupee, low FDI, and policy complexity pose risks to food inflation by 2026.
• Depreciating rupee directly impacts imported edible oils and pulses, with India being a major global pulse importer.
• Low net FDI compared to Asian peers contributes to the rupee's slide, exacerbating pressure on commodity prices.
• Kumar highlights policy complexities like multiple licenses for food businesses and calls for reintroducing ITC.
• Structural issues in agriculture (fragmented land, limited mechanization) also hinder productivity and require reforms.

Why It Matters: Weak rupee, low FDI, and policy issues could significantly raise India's edible oil and pulse prices by 2026.