India's rice output may hit record 152 MT in 2025-26, US Department of Agriculture
- IBEF
- December 15, 2025
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), India is moving toward historic milestones in food grain production, with rice forecast to produce an unprecedented 152 million tonnes during the 2025-26 crop/marketing season. This extraordinary success is attributed primarily to the favorable southwest monsoon, a larger area being planted, and good in-season growing conditions, as verified by satellite imagery. Because of rice's high yield potential and lower climate risk, more farmers are choosing to produce it, which will continue to drive production. Wheat production is also anticipated to increase to 117.9 million tonnes, driven by a substantial increase in sowings to 24.14 million hectares from the previous year's 21.78 million hectares. These advances further establish India’s position as one of the world’s leading producers of staple food grains.
To sustain this growth, the government will continue to advance agricultural productivity through strategic interventions and policies. The National Mission on Edible Oils-Oilseeds focuses on enhancing the long-term viability of edible oils by helping farmers adopt better crop varieties and modern farming methods. The introduction of 432 new high-yielding varieties and hybrids across nine key edible oilseed crops, along with the creation of a network of over 600 value chains, represents the Indian government's full commitment to modernising this sector. Together with intense monsoon periods, the expansion of cultivated areas, and scientific advances in crop production, these integrated efforts will contribute to India's expanding agricultural output and to increased food security and self-sufficiency for our nation.
Disclaimer: This information has been collected through secondary research and IBEF is not responsible for any errors in the same.
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