India: Heavy Rains Hit Farmers Hard This Year; New Report Warns of Impact on Rabi
04 December 2025, Mumbai: A new internal assessment released on the impact of the 2025 monsoon highlights extensive crop losses, nutrient leaching and financial stress across major agricultural states, drawing on field surveys, dealer feedback and agronomist observations. The findings indicate that the 2025 kharif season has emerged as one of the most disrupted in recent years due to erratic and prolonged rainfall patterns. The assessment, compiled and published by Transworld Furtichem Ltd., outlines the scale of disruption facing growers across India.
According to the findings, the southwest monsoon, which stood at 108% of the long-period average, brought erratic and prolonged rainfall from May to October. Major agricultural districts across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Bihar and several northern states experienced 25–60% excess rainfall during crucial growth stages. The extended wet spell resulted in submergence, flower drop, fungal outbreaks, pest flare-ups and significant physiological stress across both field and horticulture crops.
The assessment highlights sharp productivity and income losses across multiple commodities. In Maharashtra’s grape-producing regions, including Nashik, production is estimated to have fallen by nearly 50%, with potential losses exceeding ₹3,500 crore and some pockets reporting declines close to 70%. In Nanded district, more than 6.48 lakh hectares of crops were damaged, prompting the sanction of ₹553.48 crore under state relief norms. Farmers across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh reported mandi tomato prices dropping to ₹5–15 per kg, significantly below the usual range of ₹25–30 per kg. Banana-growing regions also experienced a steep market correction, with prices falling to ₹1.5–3 per kg, compounded by the effects of Cyclone Montha in coastal Andhra Pradesh.
The report warns that the prolonged monsoon will have implications for the rabi season as well. Continuous rain until late October has delayed land preparation in several regions due to silt deposition and waterlogging. Early indicators point to slower rabi sowing, reduced kharif output, lower foodgrain buffers and possible inflationary pressures in the coming months.
Dr. Manish Singh, Assistant Vice President (Technical), said that the company’s field visits over the past months revealed severe challenges faced by growers who watched their crops struggle through continuous rainfall. He noted that the situations observed in the field were reflected clearly in the assessment, with nutrients washed away, soils weakened and plants unable to regain vigour at their usual pace. He added that the company’s focus is now on science-backed, practical interventions that support crop recovery.
Varun Kandhari, AGM at Transworld Furtichem Ltd., said that the company has interacted with dealers and farmers who are concerned not only about crop damage but also about managing the months ahead. He noted that when farm purchases decline and market prices fall, the strain is felt across the entire ecosystem. He explained that this is why the company has introduced flexible credit support, strengthened field-level engagement and launched initiatives such as the Lucky Dip programme, which are intended to help farmers and dealers navigate the current situation and prepare for the rabi season.
While the government has initiated relief measures, the company emphasises that sustained recovery will also depend on timely technical, nutritional and financial support from the agri-input industry. In response, Transworld Furtichem Ltd. has launched targeted interventions across affected districts. These include Rapid Rebound Nutrition Kits designed to address nutrient deficiencies caused by heavy leaching, nutrient adjustment strategies guided by soil and water test results and extended credit terms for dealers experiencing reduced business volumes.
The company has also set up an agro-advisory group to provide rainfall-linked nutrition advisories, pest and disease guidance and social media-based agronomic support. Partnerships with Farmer Producer Organisations are being expanded to offer cost-effective recovery packages and conduct demonstration trials. As part of the Lucky Dip programme, the company is offering crop-specific advisories and free samples of sulphate-based potassic fertilisers to promote soil health and sustainable nutrient management.
Mr. Yogesh Chandra, Vice President (Sales & Marketing), said that the findings reflect the scale of disruption farmers are facing this year. With 25–60% excess rainfall affecting crops and markets across states, he stressed the importance of the agri-input industry providing science-backed guidance and flexible support to help farmers recover and approach the rabi season with greater confidence.
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