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Production volume of cereals in India from financial year 2002 to 2026, with estimates for 2026 (in million metric tons)

Characteristic	Production volume in million metric tons
FY 2026*	349.15
FY 2025	332.05
FY 2024	308.05
FY 2023	303.63
FY 2022	288.31
FY 2021	285.28
FY 2020	274.48
FY 2019	263.13
FY 2018	259.6
FY 2017	251.98
FY 2016	235.22
FY 2015	234.87
FY 2014	245.79
FY 2013	238.78
FY 2012	242.2
FY 2011	226.24
FY 2010	203.44
FY 2009	219.89
FY 2008	216.01
FY 2007	203.08
FY 2006	195.22
FY 2005	185.23
FY 2004	198.28
FY 2003	163.65
FY 2002	199.48

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June 2026

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India

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FY 2002 to FY 2026

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* Third advance estimates

Values have been rounded for clarity.

India's financial year begins in April and ends in March. For example, FY 2025 started in April 2024 and ends in March 2025.

Release date is the date of access.

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Around 349 million metric tons of cereals were estimated to be produced in India at the end of financial year 2026. These cereals include rice, wheat, barley, millets and ragi among others. The south Asian country was the second-largest producer of rice and wheat across the world.

Regional distribution of cereal production

Rice and wheat are the most important sources of cereals in India. Rice production in the country has shown steady growth in recent years. In 2023, Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest production of foodgrains and wheat, while West Bengal led in terms of rice production. Cereals also make up a significant portion of India's exports every year.

Increasing focus on millets and nutri-cereals

In addition to its major cereals, India also cultivates coarse cereals, including millets, maize, and sorghum. Millet production has been on the rice in recent years, with Maharashtra recording the highest jowar (sorghum) production, while Rajasthan produced the most bajra (pearl millet) in 2024. Promoting a variety of millets and nutri-cereals has seen a push from the government in recent years, amplified in 2023 with the UN’s International year of Millets initiative.