Total sown area this monsoon: Kharif sowing jumps 11.3% on strong monsoon; rice and pulses lead acreage surge
India’s Kharif crop sowing surged by 11.3% year-on-year as of June 27, 2025, propelled by a strong southwest monsoon and 9% above-average rainfall. Pulses and ...
Summer rain: Good for rural sales, hurts urban market; ‘early’ monsoon hits ice cream, soft drink demand in cities where FMCG companies tackle slowdown
Early monsoons in India present a mixed bag for FMCG companies. Rural consumption of staples like soaps and packaged food is expected to rise, while ...
