Crisil Drip Index

Improved spatial rain distribution aids crops, shows CRISIL DRIP index

Crop-wise, DRIP scores are better for most crops except pulses and rice relative to the previous year

Weak revenue, high capital outlays to keep States' debt at decadal high

The aggregate indebtedness of states, is expected to remain elevated at 30-31 per cent this fiscal, almost similar to 31.5 per cent of last fiscal, Crisil report said

Groundnut sowing areas remain stressed, shows CRISIL's DRIP index

At an all-India level, only 27.5% of the groundnut crop area is under irrigation, according to government data

More rain, but more pain: CRISIL's DRIP scores indicate stress in 4 states

The latest DRIP scores - as of July 21, 2021 - not only remain high but rose further for Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha

Rainfall normal, but oilseed areas a worry: CRISIL's DRIP index

CRISIL's DRIP scores show stress for 4 states, crops

Copious rains seed hope of bumper harvest: CRISIL's DRIP Index

Agriculture should be the saving grace for the beleaguered Indian economy this year

CRISIL DRIP: Normal rainfall continues, barring in 3 states and for 3 crops

Rajasthan, MP and Odisha in the stress zone

Healthy, well-spread rainfall raises hope amid Covid-19: CRISIL DRIP

But DRIP scores show some stress for three states and three crops

Six states, two crops show stress due to erratic rains: CRISIL Drip index

Latest data shows rains have been the most abundant in central India, at 14% above normal, followed by the southern region at 9% above normal

Rain recovery encouraging at all-India level: CRISIL Drip index

Overall, the rain recovery over the past few weeks is encouraging at an all-India level since it puts to rest concerns around yet another year of rainfall shortage and the impact on sowing

Rain lashes India, but skewed across regions: CRISIL's Drip index

Several states and crops grapple with deficient rains

Rains catch up, but key areas still face shortfall: CRISIL Drip index

As of July 31, rainfall from the southwest monsoon was 9% below the long period average

Crisil Drip index: 6 states rain-deficient, only 2 crops smarting

This week's DRIP scores continue to highlight the strain in Gujarat, West Bengal, Rajasthan and Bihar

Crisil Drip index: Six states rain-deficient, only two crops smarting

With the key rainfall months of July and August behind us, the rainfall situation and impact seems more stable now

CRISIL DRIP index: Inadequate rains affecting Gujarat, West Bengal more

Rainfall volume data alone, therefore, is not sufficient to assess the distribution impact

CRISIL DRIP Index: Four states, rice and sugarcane wilt under stress

But these are early days and the Indian Meteorological Department has forecast rain would catch up