By BrandsShouts We all know by this point that Indian cuisine is very well known for its taste, and it is not just a once-in-a-while thing; this is kinda the story of every Indian kitchen, and that too, every single day actually! And other than just the spices, without a doubt, the choice of our cooking oil is what makes our Indian cuisine kinda unique and yummy. And sure enough, we’re talking about cooking oils like mustard oil, coconut oil, groundnut (peanut) oil, and sesame oil. But other than the raw ones, there are packaged cooking oils that a lot of people in India like to go with for the convenience factor, and today, we’re here with this list of the Top 10 Popular Cooking Oil Brands in India 2025. You know, just to let you know about the best choices out there. Here we go then.
1. Fortune
First things first: the Fortune cooking oil brand is, for all intents and purposes, still the king of cooking oils in India this year. Adani Wilmar has created a large market share for this brand, as there are many varieties of oils. There are sunflower oils, mustard oils, rice bran oils, groundnut oils, and soybean oils to choose from. There is the option of being refined and cold-pressed so that it suits everyone’s needs. Deep frying is a very common Indian method of cooking, and the oils are used for that purpose with their very high smoke points. Plus, Fortune oils are cheap, trustworthy, and available almost anywhere, be it in cities or far-reaching countrysides.
2. Saffola
The Saffola brand under Marico represents a brand of safe cooking. It is among the ones most trusted for people concerned with their heart and cholesterol levels. Products such as Saffola Gold, Active, and Total are blended oils, mixing rice bran with sunflower or corn oil. Saffola is hitting the tip in 2025 among urban-dwelling, fitness-minded people who want to eat healthily but do not want to compromise on taste whatsoever.
3. Dalda
Dalda is everything, being around for a good long while, and it only continues to be a favorite in households in 2025. It was once famous for vanaspatti, and now it sells refined edible oils: sunflower, soybean, and mustard. Many are still nostalgic about the name Dalda. This oil holds a conservation reputation for quality. It is quite adored by commercial kitchens for its affordability and high heat endurance.
4. Dhara
Dhara, from Mother Dairy, is a household name and particularly prominent for mustard and groundnut oils. These are filtered oils, a great choice for those who want to avoid highly processed oils. Dhara makes sure that the nutrients and the taste are preserved, which makes it a hit across middle-class families all over India. In 2025, it still remains very affordable and available across urban and rural areas. If you want guaranteed quality at a pocket-friendly price, Dhara is your go-to.
5. Nature Fresh
This one, by Cargill India, is the name that goes for fresh and healthy living right here in India, and it has been like this for a while now. Just so you know though, the brand offers sunflower, soybean, and rice bran oils, and cold-pressed varieties, which are finding new favor among consumers. These oils are pure, nutritional, and best suited for home and small food businesses, no two ways about that at all! By 2025, the brand will enjoy love from those who seek balance in their kitchen due to its clean packaging and natural processing.
6. Sundrop
Sundrop is one of those genuine old brands that are still going strong in 2025. You know, like, well known already for its sunflower and soybean oils, it holds a common place in household kitchens and restaurants. The oils are light and easy to digest, leaving a clean taste that hardly ever interferes with food preparation. Sundrop Oil is very affordably priced with various pack sizes ideally matching different user needs, adding to the convenience of its use.
7. Patanjali
In 2025, Patanjali is of a high threshold, with their approach based on pure, traditional cooking oils. These constitute mustard, sunflower, and soybean oils, all advertised as chemical-free and natural. Mustard oil in fact, is a foremost choice, especially in North India, for its kinda raw taste. It has a sort of health appeal, especially to those shopping at either local kirana stores or the neighbourhood supermarket on a budget. The name thus offers a greener choice for anyone who truly believes in the Ayurvedic way.
8. Gemini
Gemini is an excellent choice mainly for western and southern India. They have sunflower, soybean, and palm oils at pocket-friendly prices. In 2025, Gemini is considered an earnest choice for the home and commercial kitchen, especially in tier II and smaller cities. Bulk buying is popular mostly because of budget packaging. For reasonably cheap yet decent quality, Gemini would be one to consider.
9. PUVI
The year 2025 sees PUVI as a new entry in the cold-pressed and organic oil scene right here in India. Their groundnut, coconut, and sesame oils are produced without heat or chemicals, retaining all the good stuff therein. PUVI runs a bit on the costly side, and families with a health focus, as well as traditional cooks, swear by it. Available on the Internet and in gourmet organic stores, it comes in beautifully designed bottles that cannot spill.
10. Borges
Making its mark in this premium oil market in India is, of course, Borges. Certainly, in 2025, it’s about premium olive oils: Extra virgin or pure. These types of olive oils are good for salads, pasta, or continental cuisines, and are certainly not so good for Indian cuisine, but still, it is a best seller in India. Borges is a favorite among city-happy souls who eat global cuisines and are conscious about health. This is a niche selection, but its name gets it further each day.
Conclusion
There you have it. These are by far the best brands you can go with when it comes to cooking oil right here in India. Quality is a big concern with whatever we use in our kitchens for cooking purposes, of course, and if that’s the case, go with these brands if you don’t want to compromise on the quality factor when buying cooking oil.