DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjebm.2025.v12i11.002

Pages: 273-288

The agricultural sector plays a pivotal role in sustaining economic growth in developing nations such as India. Stable and consistent yields of major crops are essential not only for ensuring food security but also for maintaining overall economic resilience. The present study examines the growth trends and yield fluctuations of Pulses in India and its major States during the period 1970-71 to 2019-20. Growth performance is evaluated using the Exponential Annual Growth Rate (EAGR) while variability in yields is analysed through several fluctuation measures, including the RSS-based index, the Cuddy Della Valle Index (1978), Coppock’s Fluctuation Index, and a Modified Coppock’s Index, each capturing distinct dimensions of yield instability. The empirical findings reveal statistically significant improvement in the yield of pulses in India and all major States of India except two major States Orissa and Uttar Pradesh. The growth rate of India and all major State of India except Orissa are positive, only the State Orissa the growth rate is negative.