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Etawah Set For 400 Crore Basmati Business In Uttar Pradesh, Farmers Rejoice
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News18•19-10-2026, 15:26
Etawah Set For 400 Crore Basmati Business In Uttar Pradesh, Farmers Rejoice
- •Etawah district in Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a major hub for Basmati rice production with an estimated business of around 400 crore rupees.
- •Paddy is cultivated across 67 thousand hectares in the district with about 90 percent of this area dedicated to high-quality Basmati varieties.
- •The current market price of paddy ranges between 3500 and 3600 rupees per quintal ensuring profitable returns for farmers.
- •Favorable rainfall this year has significantly boosted crop yield and improved the financial prospects of local farmers.
Key Questions Answered
The business of Basmati rice in the Etawah district is estimated to reach around Rs 400 crore.
Favorable conditions and active cultivation are reported in the Bharthana, Maheva, Takha, Saifai, and Jaswantnagar blocks of Etawah district.
The current price of paddy is reported to be around Rs 3,500 to 3,600 per quintal, depending on the variety, quality, and market conditions.
