India’s rabi acreage down 46% as sowing of all crops gets delayed

Published 02 Nov 2026, 22:08 IST

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Coverage of mustard down 47%, under pulses 52% and gram by 59%, while the area under paddy and wheat is also lower

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Coverage of mustard down 47%, under pulses 52% and gram by 59%, while the area under paddy and wheat is also lower

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BusinessLine Center-Right The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) Current article 02 Nov 2026, 22:08 IST

India’s rabi acreage down 46% as sowing of all crops gets delayed

Coverage of mustard down 47%, under pulses 52% and gram by 59%, while the area under paddy and wheat is also lower

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