Manya Rathore
Research expert covering India
Cash crops in India - statistics and facts
India's cash crop economy is strongly anchored by sugarcane, cotton, and jute, which together drive employment, exports, and GDP growth – a significant sector of agriculture in the country. Sugarcane leads the pack by a mile, with cotton and jute. Other crops complete the circle including guar seed, tobacco, and oilseeds among others bring constant diversification in the market.
