What is the projected coffee output for India in 2025-26?

The Coffee Board has pegged India's coffee output for the 2025-26 crop year at a record high of 4.03 lakh tonnes.

How have prolonged monsoons impacted coffee production in Karnataka and Kerala?

The prolonged monsoon from May to early October has resulted in moisture stress, hurting the crop prospects in these key coffee-growing regions.

What measures are the Karnataka Planters Association (KPA) seeking from the government?

KPA has urged the government to include coffee under the crop insurance scheme and provide tax exemptions for investments in sustainable practices to address the impact of climate change.

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India's Coffee Output to Rise 3% in 2025-26 Despite Climate Challenges

17 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Coffee output forecast to reach record 4.03 lakh tonnes in 2025-26
Prolonged monsoon impacts crop in key growing regions like Karnataka and Kerala
Planters seek insurance cover and government support to address climate change effects

India's Coffee Output to Rise 3% in 2025-26 Despite Climate Challenges

According to the latest industry estimates, India's coffee output for the 2025-26 crop year starting October is likely to rise by around 3% compared to the 3.63 lakh tonnes (lt) estimated in 2024-25. However, growers feel the Coffee Board's initial forecast of a record high 4.03 lt may be on the higher side, as excess rain in recent months has impacted production.