Indiaโs Kharif Output May Fall as Erratic Rains Threaten Winter Crops in Rainfed Areas
Indiaโs agricultural outlook has weakened as officials warn that kharif crop production is likely to come in lower than earlier expectations because of deficient rainfall across several regions and heavy, untimely showers in some irrigated belts. The risk is now extending into the winter cropping season, especially in rainfed areas where soil moisture and planting decisions remain highly vulnerable to weather shocks.
