As India grapples with an unusually dry June, the looming threat of a subpar monsoon casts a shadow over the agricultural landscape. With many areas reporting significant rainfall shortages and a 60% likelihood of below-normal precipitation, the stakes are high.

India faces a 35% monsoon deficit, with severe shortfalls impacting central and eastern regions amid El Niño concerns.

Pragmatic prudence rather than alarmism should dictate the policy response

India is experiencing a significant rainfall deficit. The southwest monsoon has stalled, impacting large parts of the country. Several meteorological factors are contributing to…