The Ministry of Agriculture reported a 1.02 lakh hectare decrease in summer crop area to 42.68 lakh hectares in 2026 from 43.69 lakh hectares in 2025.
Rice and coarse cereals saw area declines, while pulses and some oilseeds showed growth compared to the same period last year.
The data update shows a mixed trend with pulses area increasing by 0.62 lakh hectares, while rice and coarse cereals declined.