India's soybean oilseed sector faces challenges in marketing year 2025/26, with production declining to an estimated 10.7 million metric tons (MMT) due to reduced acreage, unfavorable weather, and crop diversification. Soybean oil meal output is projected to drop to 7.6 MMT, constrained by weak feed demand and geopolitical tensions affecting exports. In edible oils, soybean oil production is expected to decline to 1.7 MMT due to reduced acreage and poor pod development caused by excessive rainfall and limited sunlight, while consumption is expected to rise to 6.4 MMT, driven by substitution from palm oil and discounted global soybean oil prices. Imports are set to surge to 4.7 MMT, supported by reduced import duties and cost-efficient supplies from China. Stocks remain steady at 750 TMT despite higher imports.