A deficient monsoon poses risks to kharif output and food inflation, potentially requiring policymakers to deploy a mix of trade, fiscal, administrative and monetary measures.
G. Chandrashekhar
June 19, 2026 at 9:39 AM IST
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The government’s crop production targets seem to have ignored ground realities such as the looming El Nino, the West Asia unrest and a monsoon at 90% of the LPA.
June 3, 2026 at 5:23 AM IST
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Rising oil prices, ethanol demand and tightening sugar balances suggest India’s latest export ban may reflect fuel-security concerns as much as food inflation worries.
May 15, 2026 at 9:58 AM IST
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