India’s rural economy is bracing for headwinds as a weaker monsoon looms and farm costs rise amid fallout from the Iran war. Strong water reserves and food stocks may cushion the near term, but economists warn rural demand could soften in the second half of FY27. Investors and policymakers are watching closely for signals on growth and consumption.
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