India's red chilli acreage has seen a sharp decline of 25-30% this cropping season, primarily in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. The shift to alternative crops like maize, tobacco, and green gram, along with low chilli prices and high carry-forward stocks, has influenced farmers' cropping decisions. In key regions such as Guntur, Telangana, and Karnataka, stocks of red chillies are significantly higher than last year. The lower prices of popular varieties like Byadgi and hyb...
India`s Red Chilli Acreage Declines Due to Low Prices & High Stocks by Amit Gupta, Kedia Advisory
