September rains in key agricultural regions have raised hopes of easing food inflation in India. The higher precipitation has benefited the major crops, rice and soya bean, which have seen an increase in the area sown. The paddy sowing area has increased by 2.7% on-year, while soya bean acreage has risen by 1.3%. The rainfall is expected to continue until September 21, and if it persists, experts believe there will not be a significant difference in crop size compared to last year. However, the final harvest will determine the impact on inflation.
A better monsoon in September for key agricultural regions has raised hopes that food inflation may ease, with higher precipitation helping the two major kharif crops, rice and soya bean, that have seen an increase in the area sown.
The favorable initiatives by government associated with environmental regulations to increase demand for bio-source based energy resources, will further.
The favorable initiatives by government associated with environmental regulations to increase demand for bio-source based energy resources, will further.