The agro industry is regarded as an extended arm of agriculture. The development of the agro industry can help stabilize and make agriculture more lucrative and create employment opportunities both at the production and marketing stages. The broad based development of the agro products industry will improve both the social and physical infrastructure of India. India is one of the largest producers of food, and is the second largest producer of rice, wheat, fruits, and vegetables in the world. Nearly 70% of the population of rural sector depends on agriculture and agro-based industries. The agro industry mainly comprises of the post-harvest activities of processing and preserving agricultural products for intermediate or final consumption. A research paper covering most profitable agro based industries contains profile on each industry has been presented with great efforts & care and it also to be well define problems and prospects of agro-based industries in India.
Keywords: Agriculture, Small Scale Agro-based Industry, Economic Development. Agri-business.