The below-average monsoon rainfall is expected to negatively impact both kharif and rabi crop yields. Reduced soil moisture and lower water reservoir levels could lead to decreased agricultural productivity, particularly for pulses like pigeon peas and chickpeas. AgPulse Analytica estimates pigeon pea production at 3.2 million tonnes, significantly lower than the government’s target of 4.02 million tonnes. This shortfall may result in higher imports of pulses, including lentils and yellow peas, to meet domestic demand. Additionally, the lack of adequate winter rains could further exacerbate the situation, affecting rabi crop acreage and yields.