New Delhi, July 7 -- Around 52 per cent of the country remains rainfall-deficient despite a recent sequential improvement in monsoon coverage.

According to a report by Dolat Capital, the agricultural backdrop across India continues to face a sizable seasonal rainfall deficit, acute moisture stress in Central India, and limited reservoir replenishment.

Total kharif sowing stands at 350.9 lakh hectares, which reflects a meaningful lag of 92.0 lakh hectares compared to the early monsoon onset of the previous year.

"The current acreage position still points to a meaningful lag, with total kharif sowing 92.0 lakh ha below last year, although last year's early monsoon onset creates an adverse base for YoY comparison. Against the five-year no...