India Sees Abundant Monsoon Rain in Boost to Economic Growth
- Rainfall during June-September season seen 106% of normal
- The country is expected to witness more spells of heat waves
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India forecast an above-normal monsoon this year, raising optimism that ample rains will spur crop output and economic growth, as well as prompt the government to ease curbs on exports of wheat, rice and sugar.