A Bibliometric Analysis on Agricultural Finance in India

The rapid development of digital technology has brought new opportunities for agricultural development. Agriculture is a vital component that is intricately woven into the fabric of human subsistence and economic stability in the complex tapestry of global economies. Agricultural finance is essential for modernizing farming and enhancing global food security, yet sustainable financial services remain challenging in remote areas. Agriculture finance empowers poor farmers to increase their wealth and facilitates the development of food value chains for feeding 9 billion people by 2050. Rural areas and agriculture in developing countries face a significant shortage of investment capital and financial services, hindering productivity and income for smallholder households and enterprises. Addressing this challenge demands substantial investment. This study reviews published research on agricultural finance from the Web of Science database, focusing on research and development patterns in India. It employs bibliometric analysis using VOS viewer and R software to visualize networks, exploring the evolution, trends, and significant contributors within agricultural finance research. This study reviews a large collection of scholarly publications of a specific period from 1991 to 2024. The study employs Citation analysis, keyword analysis, most relevant sources, most cited documents etc. The study finds A.A as the most relevant author from India. The study outlines research advancements, key journals, prominent authors, influential organizations, emerging themes, and future directions in agricultural finance.