Kharif season area increased to 1,110.80 lakh ha, up 1.36% YoY, with varied crop changes.

• Paddy acreage rose about 2% to 438.51 lakh hectares, leading crop expansion this season overall.
• Pulse area grew slightly to 118.06 lakh hectares, indicating a modest demand increase in the market.
• Oilseed acreage fell 2.64% to 188.81 lakh hectares, while cotton declined 2.52% in the sector.