Andhra is the highest chilli producer in India with 7 lakh metric tonnes annually, amounting to 15 per cent of the country's total chilli produce
Telangana contributes to 25 per cent of India's total chilli production.
Madhya Pradesh has a lion's share in India's chilli cultivation thanks to its fertile soil and suitable climate.
Karnataka's regions like Gulbarga and Bijapur have a significant contribution in the country's chilli produce.
Chilli cultivation is a major feature of Odisha's agricultural prowess both in the coastal as well as interior areas.
Maharashtra is also a major chilli producing state especially in regions like Nashik and Sholapur.
Gujarat's contribution to India's chilli production is huge, especially from the regions of Saurashtra and Kutch.
Tamil Nadu, with its varied agro-climatic zones, is know for its chilli cultivation.
Assam, with its diverse climate and soil types, is a notable contributor to India's chilli production.