# India’s 2026-27 peanut output may rise 3% on higher area - The HinduBusinessLine

> USDA's New Delhi office projects India's 2026-27 peanut output up 3% to 7.75 million tonnes on a 2% larger area. Groundnut meal production is forecast to rise 3% to 1.8 million tonnes, supported by a projected 9% jump in feed use.

- Date: 2026-04-03 · published 2026-04-03T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region India · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/19838-india-s-2026-27-peanut-output-may-rise-3-on-higher-area-the-hindubusinessline
- Commodities: [Sunflower Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SUNMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

Higher Indian groundnut meal output adds modest supply to global protein meal markets. Strong feed demand in Gujarat and Rajasthan may limit the pressure on prices.

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- SUNMEAL: neutral

## Sources

- thehindubusinessline.com: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/indias-2026-27-peanut-output-may-rise-3-on-higher-area/article70820081.ece

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