India's moong sowing drops 11% due to low rainfall, but recent rains may boost acreage recovery among farmers.

Kharif sowing acreage declines 6% despite recovery in paddy, pulses, and oilseeds, as rainfall boosts overall cultivation.

The monsoon is expected to revive over large parts of northwest and northeast India this week, but the respite may come too late for several rain-fed kharif crops, according to…