According to the Economic Survey 2025–26, India must adopt a stable and predictable agricultural export policy to achieve its ambitious $100 billion target in combined exports of agriculture, marine products, and food and beverages over the next four years.
The survey described agricultural exports as “low-hanging fruit with immense export potential” but warned that frequent policy shifts — such as ad hoc export bans and minimum export prices — can disrupt supply chains, create uncertainty for foreign buyers, and damage India’s reputation as a reliable supplier.
India currently aims to nearly double its export value from about USD 51.1 billion in agricultural exports in FY 2024-25. However, despite being the world’s second-largest agricultural producer by value, the country still accounts for just a small share of global farm exports, highlighting untapped potential.
The Economic Survey recommends balanced policies that ensure domestic food availability at fair prices while enabling farmers and exporters to expand into global markets, through measures such as buffer stock management, market interventions, and efficient supply logistics.
Overall, the report underscores that consistent export-oriented policy frameworks could unlock rural income growth, improve market confidence, and position India as a stronger player in global agricultural trade.
Economic Survey 2025–26 ke mutabik, India ko apne $100 billion agricultural export target ko achieve karne ke liye stable aur predictable agri-export policy adopt karni hogi. Survey ne kaha ki baar-baar export bans, minimum export price jaise policy changes se global buyers ka confidence impact hota hai aur exporters ko uncertainty face karni padti hai.
Survey ke according, agriculture exports India ke liye “low-hanging opportunity” hain, lekin inconsistent policies ki wajah se country apni full potential achieve nahi kar pa rahi. FY25 mein India ke agri exports around $50 billion rahe, aur isse nearly double karna possible hai agar long-term policy clarity mile.
Economic Survey ne ye bhi highlight kiya ki agri-export policies ko is tarah design karna zaroori hai jisse domestic food security aur price stability bhi maintain rahe. Buffer stocks, better logistics aur market-friendly reforms ke through farmers aur exporters dono ko global markets se benefit mil sakta hai.
Overall, Survey ka message clear hai — policy stability se hi India global agri-export hub ban sakta hai, jisse rural income badhegi aur economy ko long-term support milega.