# AWL Raises Edible Oil Stocks to 45 Days Amid Shipping Risks 2026-08-06T14:27:16+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet AWL Agri Business has increased its imported edible oil inventory to cover 40 to 45 days of demand, up from its usual 30 to 35 days. CEO Shrikant Kanhere told Reuters that the Fortune cooking oil maker is guarding against supply disruptions linked to conflicts in the Middle East, Russia and Ukraine. India imports nearly two-thirds of its edible oil from countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil, Argentina, Russia and Ukraine. The Economic Times reports that AWL and Patanjali Foods are rebuilding stocks before the festive season. The higher inventory may lower stock-out risks but tie up cash. AWL said the effect on margins has been limited. ## Coverage - economictimes.indiatimes.com Tags: AWL Agri Business, edible oil, festive season, imports, supply chains Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/awl-raises-edible-oil-stocks-to-45-days-amid-shipping-risks/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/awl-raises-edible-oil-stocks-to-45-days-amid-shipping-risks/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.