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India's foodgrain output hits record 357.7 mt in 2024-25, transforming global trade landscape

India's agricultural sector achieved record foodgrain production of 357.7 million tonnes in 2024-25, according to a government report. Rice output hit an all-time high, making India the world's largest rice producer. The growth in oilseeds and horticulture reduces import dependence but significant edible oil imports continue. Policy shifts including higher public investment and expanded procurement are driving the transformation, with implications for global commodity trade.