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More heavy rain can make monsoon normal in September
BusinessLine 1 hr ago·28 Sept 2026, 3:19 pm
Monsoon rainfall in India has been 5% below normal for September, yet this has helped shrink the season's overall deficiency to 12%. This suggests that while the current month is wetter than expected, the cumulative deficit remains significant.
For investors, this news is a mixed bag. A normal monsoon is generally positive for sectors like agriculture and consumer discretionary, which benefit from favorable weather. However, the persistent 12% deficit indicates that the broader economy may still face headwinds from lower agricultural output and potential inflationary pressures.
Investors should watch the rainfall data for the remainder of the season. If the deficit narrows further, it could boost sentiment for farm-linked stocks. Conversely, if the deficit remains elevated, it may weigh on the broader market, particularly in rural consumption sectors.
Excerpt from BusinessLine
The daily rainfall departure from normal during September ranged from a 59 per cent deficit to a 162 per cent surplus, bringing the overall rainfall for the month within the normal range so far. It also helped to bridge the overall deficit in the season since June 1 to 12 per cent against a 14 per cent shortfall until…Read the original at BusinessLine
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