Sub-par monsoon rains could push up diesel consumption and electricity demand in India’s farm sector this kharif season as farmers rely more on groundwater irrigation. The shift may raise cultivation costs, spike fuel sales and add pressure on the already stretched power utilities
Sub-par monsoon rains could push up diesel consumption and electricity demand in India’s farm sector this kharif season as farmers rely more on groundwater irrigation. The shift may raise cultivation costs, spike fuel sales and add pressure on the already stretched power utilities
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Sub-par monsoon rains could push up diesel consumption and electricity demand in India’s farm sector this kharif season as farmers rely more on groundwater irrigation. The shift may raise cultivation costs, spike fuel sales and add pressure on the already stretched power utilities
