India has achieved a remarkable foodgrain output of 357.73 million metric tonnes in the agricultural year 2024-25, showing a significant increase of 25.43 million metric tonnes from the previous year. This growth is attributed to enhanced productivity, better input management, and increased institutional support to farmers.
The surge in production is mainly due to higher yields of rice, wheat, maize, and coarse cereals, including millets. Additionally, India has witnessed a steady rise in agricultural exports over the years. Export earnings from agriculture escalated from $34.5 billion in FY20 to $51.1 billion in FY25, with agri-food exports alone amounting to $49.43 billion in FY25.
Moreover, the share of processed food exports has been on the rise, indicating a shift towards higher value-added products in the agricultural export sector. The horticulture sector has also played a significant role in India’s agricultural transformation, with total horticulture production reaching 362.08 million tonnes in 2024-25, emphasizing a move towards high-value crops.
The country’s production of fruits, vegetables, and other horticultural crops has shown a substantial increase, with the total horticulture production witnessing a significant rise from 280.70 million tonnes in 2013-14 to 367.72 million tonnes in 2024-25. India’s position as the world’s second-largest producer of rice and wheat further solidifies its standing in the global agricultural landscape.
