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India sets foodgrain target below last year’s record output

1 source · first seen 20:38 29 Sept · updated 20:38 29 Sept

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  • India targets 373.93 million tonnes of foodgrain production for the 2026-27 crop year
  • The target is below last year’s record output; weather impacts are a concern
  • Foodgrain output and weather risks matter for Indian food companies and consumer-goods firms

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