News Capsule: Wheat Output in India Expected to Reach Record Levels: Agriculture Minister
15-Jan-2026 11:15 AM
News Capsule: Wheat Output in India Expected to Reach Record Levels: Agriculture Minister
★ According to the Ministry of Agriculture, India’s wheat production in the current rabi season is expected to exceed last year’s record level of 117.94 million tonnes.
★ The government said that wheat acreage has increased this season and crop conditions are better than normal.
★ As per ICAR, wheat sowing has crossed 33 million hectares, higher than last year.
★ If weather conditions remain favourable, total wheat production could reach around 120 million tonnes.
★ Overall, wheat availability in the current season is expected to be comfortable, with a strong likelihood of a new production record.
★ This is likely to have a direct impact on prices of the upcoming new wheat crop.