Crops & Top Producing States
Indian Agriculture · फसलें और शीर्ष उत्पादक राज्य · 18 facts
Rice: West Bengal is the largest producer (1st), followed by Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. India is the 2nd largest rice producer in the world.
Wheat: Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer (1st, ~34% share), followed by Punjab and Madhya Pradesh.
Sugarcane: Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer (1st), contributing more than 50% of India's total sugarcane production.
Cotton: Gujarat is the largest cotton producing state (1st), followed by Maharashtra and Telangana.
Soybean: Madhya Pradesh is the largest soybean producer (1st), contributing over 40% of India's soybean production.
Groundnut: Gujarat is the largest groundnut producer (1st) in India.
Mustard/Rapeseed: Rajasthan is the largest mustard producer (1st), contributing over 45% of India's total production.
Pulses: Madhya Pradesh is the largest pulse-producing state (1st) in India.
Tea: Assam is the largest tea producer (1st), contributing about 55% of India's tea production. Darjeeling tea has GI tag.
Coffee: Karnataka is the largest coffee producer (1st), contributing about 71% of India's coffee production. Coorg (Kodagu) is a major coffee region.
Rubber: Kerala is the largest natural rubber producer (1st), contributing about 90% of India's rubber production.
Jute: West Bengal is the largest jute producer (1st), contributing about 80% of India's jute production. India is the world's largest jute producer.
Spices: Kerala is the largest spice producer. India is the world's largest producer, consumer, and exporter of spices.
Onion: Maharashtra is the largest onion producer, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka. Nashik (Maharashtra) is called the onion capital of India.
Banana: Tamil Nadu is the largest banana producer in India, followed by Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Mango: Uttar Pradesh is the largest mango producer in India — India produces about 45% of world's mangoes.
Maize (Corn): Karnataka is the largest maize producer (1st) in India, followed by Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Coconut: Kerala is the largest coconut producer (1st) in India — coconut is a major cash crop in Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.