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India likely to harvest record 124 MT of rice in 2025 Kharif, boosting foodgrain reserves
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Friday, 28 November, 2025, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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India’s rice production is poised to touch an all-time high of 124 million tonnes in the 2025 kharif season, buoyed by favourable monsoon forecasts, expanded acreage, and improved seed varieties, according to early assessments by senior agriculture officials.
Initial crop surveys conducted across key rice-growing states—West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh—indicate that farmers have brought more area under paddy cultivation compared to the previous year. The rise in acreage is attributed to steady rainfall projections issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and higher market confidence following stable minimum support prices (MSP).
Officials said that the Centre’s push for climate-resilient seeds, wider drip-irrigation coverage, and better fertiliser distribution has further strengthened productivity. “If the monsoon remains on track, we are heading towards a historic kharif harvest,” a government source said, adding that many states have reported stronger early-sowing data than anticipated.
A bumper harvest will significantly ease pressure on India’s foodgrain buffer, which has been under strain due to high domestic consumption and selective export restrictions. Analysts believe that record rice output could help the government maintain stable retail prices in the coming months, especially ahead of key state elections and rising global food inflation.
The projected output also strengthens India’s position as the world’s leading rice exporter. However, officials clarified that any decision on easing or tightening export curbs will depend on the final production figures and domestic price trends.
Agricultural economists cautioned that the final output will hinge on the August–September monsoon behaviour, pest scenarios, and water availability in major reservoirs. But for now, the mood across paddy fields is optimistic, with farmers expecting one of their most profitable kharif seasons in recent memory.
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