India: planted area data
The latest planted area data, as at October 8, show a total of 11,689,700 hectares, which is 48,600 more than a week earlier. The increases concern Andhra Pradesh (+10,000) and Tamil Nadu (+38,600).…
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A Index Explained . Date of index value: 14:29 GMT 4th Dec, 2025
| Index Name | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| A Index | 74.70 | (-0.10) |
The latest planted area data, as at October 8, show a total of 11,689,700 hectares, which is 48,600 more than a week earlier. The increases concern Andhra Pradesh (+10,000) and Tamil Nadu (+38,600).…
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