Dual risks of monsoon deficit and rising input costs threaten India's rural economy in 2026: Report
India's rural economy faces a dual threat in 2026 from a potential below-normal monsoon and rising input costs due to the US-Iran conflict. This combination could significantly impact agricultural output, farmer incomes, and rural demand, potentially leading …
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India's rural economy faces a dual threat in 2026 from a potential below-normal monsoon and rising input costs due to the US-Iran conflict. This combination could significantly impact agricultural output, farmer incomes, and rural demand, potentially leading …
India's rural economy is facing a dual threat in 2026 from a potential monsoon shortfall and a sharp rise in input costs, both of which could weigh on agricultural output, farmer incomes, rural deman…
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