India is likely to produce a record 273.38 million tons of food grains in 2016/17, slightly higher than the previous estimate of 271.98 million tons, as the ample monsoon rains boosted crop yields
As per the data compiled by the Agriculture Ministry, the country is likely to produce a record 97.44 million tons of wheat, higher than a previous forecast of 96.64 million tons. India's rice production is estimated at 109.15 million tons, while pulses output is pegged at 22.40 million tons.