India: Grain and Feed Update
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On May 27, 2025, the Indian Metrological Department forecast an above-normal precipitation in the upcoming 2025 monsoon in most parts of the country. On May 28, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare released the production estimates for Indian crop year 2024/2025, wherein grain production has been raised to a record 353.96 million metric tons (MMT), nearly 21.7 MMT higher than last year. The increase is due to record harvest of rice, wheat and corn due to favorable 2024 monsoon and weather conditions during the crop season. Post has incorporated the revised official production estimates for MY 2024/2025, raised MY 2025/2026 forecast production on expected above-normal 2025 monsoon; and raised consumption, trade and/or stock in the PSDs for rice, wheat and corn.