M.P. Jadhav Present, scenerio, seed indisutry, India 72-74 Volume 1 (6) November, 2025 The Indian seed industry is regulated by the existing Seeds Act, 1966, which provides a framework for seed quality control through compulsory labeling and voluntary certification, and a new Draft Seeds Bill, 2025 that aims to replace it with a more comprehensive law. The new draft introduces mandatory registration for most seed varieties, stricter quality standards based on VCU (Value for Cultivation and Use) testing, and significantly higher penalties for violations, including imprisonment and fines up to ₹30 lakh. The industry includes both public and private players, with the multi-generational seed multiplication system (breeder, foundation, certified) ensuring quality assurance.