India's rabi crop sowing has declined sharply this season, with the total area under cultivation falling 46% from the same period last year. Lower rainfall and unfavourable weather conditions have delayed planting, particularly for oilseeds and pulses. According to data reported by Moneycontrol on 04 November 2026, farmers had sown rabi crops across 63.6 lakh hectares, compared with 117.8 lakh hectares during the same period last year.