The seed industry in India is facing rising input costs linked to the ongoing crisis in West Asia, prompting a call for government policy support. The industry is requesting a doubling of income tax deductions on private research and development (R&D) investments, which were previously set at 200% but reduced to 100% since 2020-21. Private seed companies, which typically allocate over 10% of their annual revenue to R&D, argue that enhanced incentives are crucial for sustaining innovation and long-term productivity in agriculture. Additionally, they are advocating for the use of the Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) to transition from liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to alternative energy sources. Raghavan Sampathkumar, executive director of the Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII), emphasized that the ongoing crisis has led to significant spikes in costs related to energy, packaging, and distribution, creating operational stress. He stated that policy reforms could save the industry an estimated ₹800 crore (roughly $96 million USD) annually, which could then be reinvested into R&D efforts.