Holding nearly 40% of the global export market share—equivalent to the combined exports of Vietnam, Thailand, Pakistan, and the United States—India asserts an irreplaceable and dominant position in the global rice industry.

With a massive annual output of 130 million metric tons and national reserves consistently maintained at 50–60 million metric tons, the nation not only sustains its 1.4 billion population but also possesses ample capacity to regulate the global supply chain.