Riding on expected record harvest, India rice procurement already has surpassed the previous record of 36 million tonnes in market year 2009-10. The country rice procurement is estimated at 36.9 million tonnes compared to 32.6 million tonnes during the corresponding period last year. With additional procurement of rabi and summer rice expected to continue in eastern and southern states, India rice procurement in market year 2016-17 is likely to touch a record 38 million tonnes, about 4 million tonnes higher than last year. The USDA estimates India market year 2016-17 rice production at a record 108 million tonnes.