According to the latest estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), the Agriculture and Allied sector contributes around 18% to India’s Gross Value Added (GVA). The sector has shown steady growth over the past decade, reflecting its continued importance for India’s economy, food security, and rural livelihoods.
| Category | Indicator / Component | Data / Value | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Allied Sector GVA | GVA (2014–15) | ₹20,93,612 crore | Base year reference |
| GVA (2023–24) | ₹48,77,867 crore | Significant increase over the decade | |
| CAGR (2014–15 to 2023–24) | 8.83% (current prices) | Reflects strong long-term growth | |
| GVA Estimate (2025–26) | ₹52,08,800 crore | As per Second Advance Estimates of GDP | |
| Growth Rate in in Agriculture & Allied sector (2025–26) | 2.4% | — | |
| Composition of Agriculture & Allied GVA | Crops | 54.39% | Largest contributor |
| Livestock | 30.87% | Second largest contributor | |
| Fishing & Aquaculture | 7.55% | Fast-growing component | |
| Growth in Major Sub-Sectors | Livestock GVA (2014–15) | ₹5,10,411 crore | — |
| Livestock GVA (2023–24) | ₹15,05,615 crore | Strong expansion | |
| Crops GVA (2014–15) | ₹12,92,874 crore | — | |
| Crops GVA (2023–24) | ₹26,52,891 crore | Crops remain the largest component | |
| Fishing & Aquaculture GVA (2014–15) | ₹11,65,567 crore (approx.) | — | |
| Fishing & Aquaculture GVA (2023–24) | ₹36,81,240 crore (approx.) | Rapid expansion due to rising demand and aquaculture development | |
| Foodgrain Production Growth | 2015–16 | 2515.42 LMT | Beginning of comparison period |
| 2024–25 | 3577.32 LMT | Significant increase | |
| CAGR | ≈ 3.6% | Growth in foodgrain production | |
| Kharif Production Estimate (2025–26) | Kharif Foodgrain Production | 1733.30 LMT | Record level (First Advance Estimates) |
| Income of Agricultural Households | |||
| Income of Agricultural Households | Survey Source | Situation Assessment Survey (SAS) by NSO under MoSPI | Measures income and livelihood conditions |
| Average Monthly Income | 2012–13 (NSS 70th Round) | ₹6,426 | — |
| 2018–19 (NSS 77th Round) | ₹10,218 | Significant increase | |
| Sources of Agricultural Household Income | Income Sources: Crop production, livestock farming, wages, non-farm businesses, leasing out land | Diversified income sources | |
| Factors Influencing Income Composition | Determinants: Agro-climatic conditions, farm size, cropping patterns | Varies across states |