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India's Wheat Production Forecast at Record 120.65 Million Tonnes for 2025-26

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India's wheat production for the 2025-26 crop year is projected at a record 120.65 million tonnes — a 2.29% rise over the previous year. The estimate was released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare. Despite localised damage from unseasonal weather, rabi-season wheat output remains stable. India is the world's second-largest wheat producer after China. Total foodgrain output is also projected to rise.

Key Facts & Details

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    Wheat output for 2025-26: 120.65 million tonnes (record)
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    Year-on-year growth: 2.29%
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    India is the world's second-largest wheat producer after China

Deep Dive

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    Wheat is the second-most important rabi cereal crop after rice in kharif
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    Major producing states: Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan
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    MSP for wheat 2025-26 (Rabi marketing): ₹2,425 per quintal
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    Procurement is handled primarily by FCI and state agencies
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    Wheat is grown in temperate regions; ideal temperature 10–25°C, rainfall 50–100 cm
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Likely MCQ: India is the world's __ largest producer of wheat? → Answer: Second largest (after China)

Related Topics

Wheat ProductionMSPRabi Crops

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Background & Context

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) is India's second-most important food crop after rice. It is a rabi-season crop, sown between October and December and harvested between March and May. India is the world's second-largest wheat producer, after China.

Major wheat-producing states are Uttar Pradesh (largest), Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. Punjab and Haryana — known as the 'breadbasket of India' — contribute the bulk of marketable surplus to the central pool.

The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for wheat is announced by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) based on the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) recommendations. The MSP for 2025-26 (Rabi Marketing Season) is ₹2,425 per quintal. The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is the primary procurement agency.

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India's Wheat Production Forecast at Record 120.65 Million Tonnes for 2025-26 — Current Affairs 2026-05-28