
India's retail food inflation rose to 7.7% in September from 6% in August, led by onions and broader grocery price increases. Weaker monsoon rains, costlier imports and rising fertilizer prices are expected to keep food inflation high.
Weak monsoon rains and dearer fertilizer and imports point to tighter Indian crop supply and higher domestic food costs, which can support import demand for grains and feed ingredients.
After 244 past weather events, Rough Rice moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (52% higher; middle half -1.9% to +2.3%), and +1.7% over 20.
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