India’s Agricultural Growth with Record Output and Rising Exports

In the agricultural year 2024-25, India recorded an unprecedented foodgrain output of 357.73 million metric tonnes (MMT), marking an increase of 25.43 MMT over the previous year.

  • This reflects sustained gains in productivity, improved input management, and strengthened institutional support to farmers.

Key Statistics (as of April 2026)

Major Crops

Rice and Wheat

  • India ranks as the world’s second-largest producer of both rice and wheat.
  • Rice production is primarily concentrated in states such as Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, and West Bengal.
  • Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab constitute the leading wheat-producing regions.

Pulses and Millets

  • India also leads globally in pulse ....
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