Mixed rainfall in India's agri regions, floods and deficits, raise food inflation risk: Report

New Delhi, September 24, 2025 (ANI): India's agriculture productive zones are facing a mixed situation with severe flooding in some regions and rainfall deficit in others, creating upward risks for food inflation, according to a report released by Union Bank of India.

The report highlighted that while the country has received an overall rainfall surplus of 7 per cent as per the latest data, the disparity across regions continues to remain a challenge.

It stated "The key agri states in the core productive zone of north western India are facing a mixed situation this year with a few states like Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana grappling with flood like situations, while UP continues to be in a defi

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