Published Paper Details:

Turmeric, agricultural commodity normally called "Golden Spice" it plays a crucial role in Indian agriculture as well as in world trade. India is a global biggest turmeric producer and unique turmeric exporter, it contributes around 60 percent of world exports. This research paper examines the dynamics of turmeric production in India and its trade especially focusing on state-wise turmeric production performance and world export competitiveness during the analysed period of 2015-2025. The results revealing a structural shift in domestic turmeric production with Maharashtra is a dominating producer in volume because of notable expansion of turmeric cultivation area. But some states like Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Karnatak exhibit significant level of productivity. It indicates the effective implementation of modern methods and regional economic interventions. Even there is a fluctuation in turmeric cultivational area and its production, India has been dominating key share in world turmeric exports between 58 percent to 66 percent during the research period. The import-export ratio of turmeric consistently favorable situation. It indicates that India has a strong trade hold in international market. An important finding of this research paper, the India's turmeric exports increased sharply during 2024-25. It is understood that the world price appreciation and higher unit value is a primary driver of export earnings. This research paper concludes that India is a leader in world turmeric market is supported not only by production capabilities but by well-established trade unfractured, modern technology, procession capacity and facing international demand. Identifying low-yield regions and various promotional activities should be carried out to sustain India's world competitiveness in the turmeric trade.