
The Indian government set a record 2021-22 foodgrain production target of 307 million tonnes, based on a forecast of normal monsoon rain. The target is 1.3% above the 2020-21 estimate, with coarse cereals targeted to rise 4%.
A government production target is not a forecast of actual output, but it signals expected Indian grain supply growth and depends on monsoon performance that could move coarse grain and rice prices.
After 50 past neutral report events, RICE moved a median -0.0% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -1.9% to +1.5%), and -1.2% over 20.
After 406 past neutral report events, WHEAT moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -1.6% to +1.5%), and +0.0% over 20.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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