India Aims To End Popcorn Imports By 2030

India’s popcorn production has grown from 50,000 tons to around 130,000 tons recently, meeting nearly 70 % of demand domestically. By 2030, production may reach 180,000 tons, cutting dependency on imports and saving about ₹810 crore in foreign exchange. Improved local seeds and farmer networks are driving this shift toward self‑sufficiency in popcorn maize.