• Organising participation in International Trade Fairs entitled for Market Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme.
• Participating in domestic Fairs to educate visitors about export potential in various markets.
• Establishing contacts with prospective buyers by organizing exclusive Buyer-Seller Meets (BSMs) both in India and overseas.
• Organising visits of delegation of its members abroad to explore overseas market opportunities.

• The Council facilitates interaction between exporting community and Govt. at Central and State levels, with representation in various committees/panels.
• Advising Government on export-import policy matters.
• Coordinating with various Government agencies/departments regarding issues faced by members.

• Defending business interests by contesting trade distortion measures such as anti-dumping duty, safeguard duty.
• Providing inputs to the government during consultations at multilateral levels (WTO, UNCTAD) to promote India's oilseeds and derivatives products.
• Regularly communicating with Indian Embassies, trade bodies, and associations in various countries to resolve exporter issues.

• Conducting Crop Survey to assess the supply-demand situation well in advance for effective export strategy.
• Conducting market surveys and providing market intelligence through various cluster studies, research reports, and journals.

The Council also acts as Institutional Arbitrator to provide speedy justice at much lower costs, thereby providing an excellent dispute redressal/settlement mechanism.

• To increase productivity by upgrading technical skills of professionals engaged in the sector, the Council organizes various training programmes at different locations throughout India.
• Offering professional advice and services to members in areas of technology upgradation, quality improvement, standards and specifications, certification such as HACCP.

• Circulation of government Notification/Public notices/Orders, Statistics, global events, government schemes, trade enquiries and other important articles related to Oilseeds and oils sector through emails as well as monthly News Bulletin.
• The Council also releases an annual Souvenir which provides concise trade information and Contact details of the members.