India’s Makhana Sector: From Traditional Crop to Global Superfood

Makhana, or fox nut, has emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing agri-food products, driven by its nutritional value, rising health awareness and increasing global demand. India is the world’s largest producer of makhana, with Bihar contributing nearly three-fourths of national output and around 80–85 percent of global supply. In 2025–26, India exported 7,264.89 MT ofContinue reading “India’s Makhana Sector: From Traditional Crop to Global Superfood”