Kharif crops sowing this season may exceed last year's level: ICRA

India anticipates a good kharif season. Favourable monsoon conditions support increased sowing. Kharif sowing already exceeds last year's levels. Above-normal rainfall is expected in August and September. This will benefit both kharif and rabi crops. Agriculture GVA is projected to grow. Rural wage growth is also increasing. This will likely boost rural consumption.