The Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA) and the All India Cottonseed Crushers’ Association (AICOSCA) are set to jointly organise the seventh SEA-AICOSCA Cottonseed and Groundnut Conclave 2026 in Gujarat’s Rajkot on August 22 and 23, according to a media statement. The two-day event aims to bring together hundreds of delegates, policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders from across the cottonseed, groundnut, edible oil, cake, and meal value chains to discuss market trends, policy developments, trade opportunities, and the future of the sector.
Conclave Objectives and Scope
The conclave will provide a common platform for stakeholders to discuss innovations, market opportunities, policy developments, value addition, and global demand trends in cottonseed oil, cake and meal as well as groundnut oil and meal. The event highlights the dual importance of cotton and groundnut as pillars of India’s oilseed economy.
Significance of Cottonseed and Groundnut
According to the statement, cotton is one of nature’s most versatile crops, uniquely providing fibre for clothing, edible oil for human consumption, and nutritious meal for livestock feed. Alongside groundnut, it forms a strong pillar of India’s oilseed economy, creating value across food, feed, and industrial sectors. While cottonseed contributes through oil, cake, and meal, groundnut offers premium edible oil, protein-rich meal, and diverse applications in food products and exports, thereby supporting farmer incomes, nutritional security, and agribusiness growth.
Key Stakeholders and Participation
The event will gather hundreds of delegates, policymakers, and industry leaders. Organisers include SEA, which represents the solvent extraction industry, and AICOSCA, which focuses on cottonseed crushing. The conclave is expected to cover innovations, market opportunities, policy developments, value addition, and global demand trends.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | 7th SEA-AICOSCA Cottonseed and Groundnut Conclave 2026 |
| Date | August 22-23, 2026 |
| Location | Rajkot, Gujarat, India |
| Organisers | SEA and AICOSCA |
| Focus Sectors | Cottonseed oil, cake, meal; groundnut oil and meal |
As the seventh edition of this conclave approaches, stakeholders in the oilseed and edible oil sectors will converge in Rajkot to chart the future of these critical commodities. The discussions are expected to influence trade strategies and policy advocacy for the cottonseed and groundnut industries.
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