India sees a 35% increase in paddy acreage due to surplus rains, but overall crop area remains 21% below last year.

India sees a 35% increase in paddy acreage due to surplus rains, but overall crop area remains 21% below last year.

Kharif sowing lags significantly behind last year due to delayed and uneven monsoon rains. Paddy, pulses, and oilseeds acreage shows substantial year-on-year declines. This…