Monsoon Deficit Affects Crop Sowing and Food Inflation; Rural Demand Shows Resilience
India's monsoon season has seen a 13% rainfall deficit, with regional variations affecting crop sowing and food inflation. While kharif sowing is slightly behind last year, non-rural demand remains resilient, supported by increased tractor and two-wheeler sales and higher minimum wages. Experts from Nomura and Citi note that El Niño may impact winter crops and food inflation later in the fiscal year, but overall rural demand and non-rural economic activity could offset these effects.
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Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 18 Aug, 10:52 am. Other outlets followed.