India's monsoon season is ending on a weak note, with rainfall remaining significantly below normal across key agricultural regions. As concerns mount over kharif crop output, food inflation and the broader economic impact of weather disruptions, Mahesh Palawat , VP, Meterology & Climate Skymet Weather Services Pvt Ltd. and Gaura Sengupta, Chief Economist, IDFC First Bank decode what deficient rains mean for farmers, consumers and policymakers.