Snapshot

Rice is the most important cereal food crop of India, occupying one-fourth of the gross cropped area of the country. As the basic food crop, rice is cultivated comfortably in the hot and humid climate. In the country, the crop is mainly grown as a Kharif crop in rainfed areas that receive heavy annual rainfall. India has been the top exporter in global rice trade, accounting for more than 20% of the export in the last four years. This factor is helping to enhance the production capacities of rice in India which in turn increasing the rice market in India.