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July rains ease monsoon deficit, but crop and inflation risks persist
Key takeaway
July rains cut India's monsoon deficit from 11% to 5%, but uneven distribution keeps crop risks high.
- Step 1July rains reduce monsoon deficit but uneven distribution persists, threatening kharif crop yields.
- Step 2Crop damage pushes food inflation higher, forcing RBI to hold repo rate longer.
- Step 3Higher interest rates increase SME borrowing costs and reduce discretionary spending.
- Step 4Demand for irrigation equipment and fertilisers rises as farmers try to mitigate uneven rainfall.
Source: LiveMint — Economy
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