Temperature has become a better predictor than rainfall of India’s farm sector-driven economic outcomes. And our heat problem worsens in El Niño years. As we enter a season of overlapping shocks, estimates for 2026-27 show the damage we can expect. For the full story, visit the source.
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Pranjul Bhandari: Temperature trends tell us more about future food inflation than rainfall levels do
Temperature has become a better predictor than rainfall of India’s farm sector-driven economic outcomes. And our heat problem worsens in El Niño years. As we enter a season of overlapping shocks, estimates for 2026-27 show the damage we can expect.
By Pranjul Bhandari· Livemint· 4 months ago· 2 min read
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