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India Aims for 10-Fold Increase in Global Seed Business Share by 2035: FSII
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CNBC Awaaz•26-09-2026, 10:03
India Aims for 10-Fold Increase in Global Seed Business Share by 2035: FSII
- •The Indian seed industry targets to increase India's share in global seed trade from current 1% to 10% by 2035.
- •Announced at FSII Knowledge Day 2026, this goal requires increased investment in domestic research and new seed technologies.
- •FSII Chairman Ajay Rana emphasized simplifying regulatory processes and strengthening intellectual property rights protection.
- •Farmers need timely access to new seed technologies to boost production and help crops cope with pests and adverse weather.
- •Advanced seeds are enhancing farmers' economic capacity, as evidenced by the use of hybrid seeds in the vegetable sector.
Key Questions Answered
The Indian seed industry aims to increase the country's share in global seed trade from approximately one percent to 10 percent by 2035.
The Indian seed market, which is currently valued at about $3.6 billion, is projected to exceed $5 billion by 2030.
FSII has identified simplifying and standardizing regulations, accelerating research and innovation, and strengthening intellectual property protection as its three key priority areas.
