Deficient monsoon threatens India's kharif crop yields; oilseeds, pulses at risk

India's kharif crop outlook is facing headwinds due to a deficient monsoon, with sowing area down 26.5% year-on-year as of July 31. The erratic rainfall, which has left 50% of the country's districts with deficit precipitation, poses a significant risk to the yields of key crops, particularly oilseeds and pulses.