India grows a wide range of tobacco styles because of its diverse agro-climatic regions.
ICAR-NIRCA identifies FCV, bidi, cigar & cheroot, hookah, chewing/snuff, Natu, Burley, Lanka, HDBRG and Pikka among Indian tobacco categories.
Major region for FCV and several non-FCV styles including Burley, Natu and HDBRG.
Important FCV growing region and also associated with bidi and other tobacco types.
Important for Rustica and hookah-related tobacco traditions, alongside other regional crops.
Known for bidi and Rustica-related tobacco production.
Important northern/eastern tobacco regions including Rustica and traditional types.
Additional regional styles including chewing, cigar/cheroot and Pikka categories.
Leaf position, colour, texture, curing method, moisture, nicotine and other chemical characteristics can vary by type and lot. Buyer specifications should be agreed before commercial confirmation.
| Category | Indian regions |
|---|---|
| FCV | Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka |
| Bidi | Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh |
| Rustica | Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Assam |
| Burley / HDBRG / Natu | Andhra Pradesh and other regions by type |