El Niño is set to further disrupt India's $300 billion farm supply chain
Published on: June 25, 2026, 6:41 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
India's crucial monsoon rains are delayed, disrupting the nation's $300 billion farm economy just as planting season begins. This agricultural setback, exacerbated by a developing El Niño, threatens staple crops like rice, cotton, and soybeans, impacting prices and potentially fueling inflation. While India's food system shows resilience, worsening climate conditions pose a growing challenge to this vital agricultural lifeline.
