El Nino to Hit NBFC-MFIs, Agri-Equipment Finance, Agri MSMEs Most
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Summary
Rain-fed Maharashtra and parts of Karnataka face the highest exposure, while Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh benefit from a stronger irrigation cover.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Deccan Chronicle
Published Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Affected Population ~150 million farming households, 42% of workforce
Key Numbers
Agri budget: Rs 1.52 lakh crore (2025-26)
MSP for 23 crops
PM-KISAN: Rs 6,000/year to 9 crore farmers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right