Bihar Leads Indian Makhana Output with Projected 60,000 Tonnes in 2025-26

Bihar remains the dominant producer of makhana in India. The state is expected to deliver around 60,000 metric tonnes in the 2025-26 season, accounting for a sizable share of the national total.

Average productivity in Bihar hovers near 2 tonnes per hectare, slightly below the national forecast but supported by the state's extensive pond and reservoir farming system. The state's farmers are increasingly shifting to high‑yielding hybrid seeds, which are narrowing the productivity gap.

These advances position Bihar as a key supplier for both domestic markets and the growing export pipeline.