New Delhi, June 5 -- For a country where 60% of the population depends on agricultural income, and where agriculture contributes 18% to India's GDP, the timely arrival and widespread distribution of the monsoon can have a far-reaching impact on the economy. It will also influence the fortunes of sectors that are heavily dependent on rural income.

The monsoon, which provides 70% of India's annual rainfall, also has the power to influence central bank decisions and shape the direction of the Indian stock market. In this context, India's 2025 monsoon season has commenced notably early, with the southwest monsoon arriving eight days ahead of the typical onset date of June 1-marking the earliest onset in 16 years, according to the India Meteo...