Standardised pack sizes for edible oils to enhance transparency: Gokul Agro
Gokul Agro Resources has welcomed the government’s move to introduce standardised edible oil pack sizes, saying it will improve price transparency, consumer confidence, and fair competition. The reform mandates nine standard pack sizes with a three-month compliance period, helping consumers compare prices more easily across brands.
Gokul Agro Resources Ltd (GARL), an integrated edible oil and agro-processing manufacturers and processors, has said that the Department of Consumer Affairs’ notification introducing standardised pack sizes for edible oils under the Legal Metrology framework is a significant step toward enhancing transparency, simplifying price comparison, and strengthening consumer confidence across the edible oils market. It is one of the progressive reforms that will improve and promote fair competition across the industry.
The Department of Consumer Affairs has notified nine standard pack sizes for edible oils, ranging from 200 ml/g to 20 litre/kg, with a three-month transition period for industry compliance. The move is aimed at eliminating non-standard pack sizes that often make it difficult for consumers to accurately compare prices and assess value across brands.
Quoting Arun Harne, Chief Business Officer of GARL, a media statement said: “We welcome the Government’s decision to reintroduce standard pack sizes for edible oils. In a category where consumers often make purchase decisions based on visible pack prices, standardisation will help simplify value comparisons and enable more informed choices. It is a consumer-first reform that strengthens transparency at the retail shelf and encourages competition based on quality, consistency, and trust rather than packaging variations.
Building consumer confidence
“As a company that serves millions of households through a diversified edible oil portfolio, we believe transparent market practices are essential for building long-term consumer confidence. The move will benefit consumers while also supporting responsible industry players who are focused on delivering genuine value.”
Gokul Agro reported its strongest-ever financial performance in 2025-26, with revenue crossing ₹24,000 crore, sales volumes reaching 19.2 lakh tonnes, and profit after tax growing 50 per cent year-on-year, it said.
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Source : The Hindu Businessline
