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India’s erratic monsoon plays havoc with harvests, raising fears of spending slowdown

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India’s erratic monsoon plays havoc with harvests, raising fears of spending slowdown. (2026, October 1). South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3369432/indias-erratic-monsoon-plays-havoc-harvests-raising-fears-spending-slowdown?utm_source=rss_feed

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India's unpredictable monsoon season has led to poor harvests, which could reduce farmers' incomes and curb consumer spending. In Haryana and other northern grain-growing regions, reduced rice yields mean farmers need to use more chemicals and fertilizers, increasing costs despite the weak harvest. This situation is concerning for businesses like Chutani’s that rely on seasonal sales spikes driven by agricultural profits.

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India's erratic monsoon in 2023 has led to weaker harvests, with the country experiencing its weakest rainfall since 2015. In Haryana, a crucial grain-producing state, farmers are struggling due to reduced rice yields and increased expenses for chemicals and fertilizers. Chutani, a farmer, noted that after erratic rains during the wet season, consumption typically declines as farmers have less cash in their pockets. He expressed hope for an increase in sales despite concerns over profit margins. The situation raises fears of a spending slowdown across India's agricultural sector.

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Haryana India

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India GPE · 2× Chutani PERSON · 1× Haryana GPE · 1×

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India’s erratic monsoon plays havoc with harvests, raising fears of spending slowdown Consumption typically takes a hit when rainfall is deficient, as weaker harvests mean less cash in farmers’ pockets This year, after erratic rains through the wet season and the country’s weakest rainfall since 2015, Chutani is keeping a close eye on the till.

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2026-10-01 · South China Morning Post

India’s erratic monsoon plays havoc with harvests, raising fears of spending slowdown · assertive framing

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Chutani → play → till

“The next three months decide our annual profit,” he said, adding he was hopeful for a sales increase. asserted

he → decide → increase

Across India’s northern grain belt, including in the breadbasket state of Haryana, farmers are bringing their harvest to market – a time of frenzied activity when seasonal windfalls dictate spending on special items from tractors to wedding gold. asserted

windfalls → include → gold

But this year, rice yields are down and costs are rising. asserted

costs → rise → ?

Farmers say more chemicals and fertilisers are required to limit production losses. asserted

chemicals → say → losses