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El Nino May Bring Early Summer, Putting Rabi Crops At Risk Amid 15% Monsoon Deficit

19 Sept 2026 · NDTV Profit

India has witnessed a weak monsoon, with cumulative rainfall in India stood 15% below the long-term average as of September 18.

Dates in focus
September 18

This is a Monsoon / rural demand event. Rural demand is a large share of staples and two-wheeler volumes, and it tracks the monsoon and support prices with a lag of a quarter or two.