India expected to have below-average monsoon rains in 2026, weather office says

India is likely to see below-average monsoon rains in 2026 for the first time in three years, raising concerns about farm output and broader economic growth. The outlook is negative for agriculture-dependent activity and could add pressure to India’s macroeconomic trajectory, but the article does not indicate an immediate market shock.

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India is likely to see below-average monsoon rains in 2026 for the first time in three years, raising concerns about farm output and broader economic growth. The outlook is negative for agriculture-dependent activity and could add pressure to India’s macroeconomic trajectory, but the article does not indicate an immediate market shock.