Amid a November surge, India’s rice procurement deficit eases
India’s rice procurement deficit has decreased to 11% from 20% in November, thanks to a 5.44% increase in purchases. The total procurement reached 148.93 lakh tonnes, with Punjab and Haryana being the largest contributors. Uttar Pradesh saw a 32% rise in rice purchases, while Tamil Nadu and Telangana experienced declines. The government has raised its…