Rice Production in India 2025: Top States and Trends

India remains one of the largest rice producers globally, with an estimated production of 1,376.97 lakh tonnes for the year 2023–24.

This impressive figure showcases the country’s geographical diversity and agronomic capabilities.

Total Rice production in every Indian State

total rice production in lakh tonnes-min

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Rank	State/Union Territory	Rice Production (Lakh Tonnes)
1	Telangana	168.80
2	Uttar Pradesh	159.90
3	West Bengal	156.90
4	Punjab	143.60
5	Chhattisgarh	97.00
6	Odisha	84.70
7	Bihar	79.00
8	Andhra Pradesh	73.40
9	Madhya Pradesh	72.40
10	Tamil Nadu	68.00
11	Haryana	59.80
12	Assam	55.40
13	Maharashtra	39.00
14	Karnataka	31.30
15	Gujarat	24.10
16	Jharkhand	15.20
17	Tripura	7.89
18	Nagaland	3.69
19	Manipur	3.48
20	Arunachal Pradesh	2.54
21	Meghalaya	2.65
22	Goa	0.95
23	Sikkim	0.79
24	Uttarakhand	0.60
25	Kerala	0.56
26	Jammu & Kashmir	0.52
27	Mizoram	0.40
28	Delhi	0.17
29	Himachal Pradesh	0.13
30	Chandigarh	0.02
31	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	0.00
31	Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu	0.00
31	Ladakh	0.00
31	Lakshadweep	0.00
31	Puducherry	0.00

Percentage share of every Indian state in Rice Production

Rank	State/Union Territory	Percentage Share (%)
1	Telangana	13.28
2	Uttar Pradesh	12.58
3	West Bengal	12.34
4	Punjab	11.29
5	Chhattisgarh	7.63
6	Odisha	6.66
7	Bihar	6.21
8	Andhra Pradesh	5.77
9	Madhya Pradesh	5.70
10	Tamil Nadu	5.35
11	Haryana	4.70
12	Assam	4.36
13	Maharashtra	3.07
14	Karnataka	2.46
15	Gujarat	1.90
16	Jharkhand	1.20
17	Tripura	0.62
18	Nagaland	0.29
19	Manipur	0.27
20	Arunachal Pradesh	0.20
21	Meghalaya	0.21
22	Goa	0.07
23	Sikkim	0.06
24	Uttarakhand	0.05
25	Kerala	0.04
26	Jammu & Kashmir	0.04
27	Mizoram	0.03
28	Delhi	0.01
29	Himachal Pradesh	0.01
30	Chandigarh	0.00
31	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	0.00
31	Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu	0.00
31	Ladakh	0.00
31	Lakshadweep	0.00
31	Puducherry	0.00

Leading States

Telangana leads the rankings with 168.8 lakh tonnes, closely trailed by Uttar Pradesh (159.9) and West Bengal (156.9). Together, these three states account for nearly 35% of India’s overall rice production.

Punjab (143.6) and Chhattisgarh (97.0) also feature in the top five, underscoring the ongoing prominence of traditionally rice-producing regions. Notably, Telangana’s swift ascent to the forefront is attributed to significant investments in irrigation and incentives for paddy procurement in recent years.

Regional Patterns

Rice cultivation is predominantly found in Eastern and Southern India, benefiting from monsoon-fed plains and riverine ecosystems.

States such as Bihar, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu consistently produce solid outputs, each contributing over 65 lakh tonnes.

Northeastern states, including Assam, Tripura, and Nagaland, also engage in rice production, albeit on a smaller scale.

Low-Production Territories

Union Territories and hilly regions — such as Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Puducherry — report either zero or minimal production, mainly due to limited arable land or urbanized economies.

Even major cities like Delhi and Chandigarh exhibit low production figures, as agriculture plays a minor role in their land utilization.

Conclusion

Rice serves as the cornerstone of Indian agriculture and food security. This state-wise overview not only emphasizes the dominance of specific states but also highlights emerging trends, such as Telangana’s agricultural growth. The insights derived from this data can guide future policies regarding irrigation, procurement, and food distribution.