The prices of agricultural commodities have jumped sharply in the past month, amid expectations of their output being hit this kharif season because of deficient monsoon rainfall.
The India Meteorological Department has reported 30 per cent rain deficit so far this season.
The benchmark Dhaanya Index, as a consequence, is up 10.3 per cent in the past month, from 2,348.47 on June 9 to 2,590.91 on July 9.
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