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Patchy rains may hit rural lending, banks stay cautiousBankers are closely watching monsoon rains and their impact on rural credit. Uneven rainfall poses inflation risks for summer crops and rur...
Erratic monsoon pushes farmers towards low-water crops, vegetablesErratic monsoon is reshaping India's kharif sowing patterns this season. Farmers are shifting acreage from staples to hardy crops and veget...
How the rain gods impact the Indian economyIDFC FIRST Bank Chief Economist Gaura Sengupta analyzes how El Nino and monsoon performance shape India's economic growth and inflation. Wh...
Barclays sees RBI holding rates in Aug policy as FCNR(B) inflows ease rupee concernsIn the forthcoming monetary policy meeting, the Reserve Bank of India is likely to maintain the current interest rates. The recent surge in...
Fertiliser vessels stuck at ports, raise supply fears for peak kharif sowingFertiliser vessels are stranded at Indian ports, hindering crop nutrient supplies. Sowing has accelerated after rainfall revival, increasin...
Tractor sales growth in FY27 to slow on weak monsoon fears: ReportTractor industry volume growth is expected to moderate to one to four percent this fiscal year. This moderation follows a significant 23.5%...
Fertiliser vessels stuck at ports, raise supply fears for peak kharif sowingFertiliser vessels are stranded at Indian ports, hindering crop nutrient dispatch. This congestion raises concerns over timely supplies dur...
Tractor industry's volume growth likely to moderate to 1-4% in FY27: IcraTractor industry volume growth is expected to moderate to one to four percent this fiscal year. This moderation follows a strong growth of ...
Major respite for India on fertiliser front as urea prices finally fallGlobal urea prices declined last month, easing pressure on India's fertiliser subsidy bill. However, prices remain significantly higher tha...
Kharif sowing gap narrows despite widening rainfall deficit; East, Central India may see improved rains: ReportIndia's Kharif sowing gap narrowed significantly last week. This progress occurred despite a widening cumulative rainfall deficit over rece...
Egg prices soar in India as maize, soybean costs push up poultry expensesIn a shocking turn of events, egg prices in India have soared to historic highs, primarily due to surging poultry feed costs. Increases in ...
ICAR to cap rice, wheat area under crop diversification plan; forms 52 task teams for 2047 roadmapThe Indian Council of Agricultural Research plans crop diversification by 2047. This roadmap aims to significantly increase agricultural an...
Kharif crop acreage to rise as sowing window remains open till August 15: Shivraj Singh ChouhanIn response to current crop shortages, farmers are set to expand acreage for essential kharif crops. Increased rainfall is expected in the ...
Rice, oilseed, pulses prices rise as Kharif crop sowing declinesRetail prices are rising due to reduced sowing of key kharif crops. Inflation has increased for rice, oilseeds, and major pulses in June. A...
Retailwinds delayed, so, nothing to fretRetail inflation has risen above the RBI's target, driven by fuel and food prices. Core inflation remains subdued, offering a better measur...
Area sown to kharif crops remains 16% on weak monsoon; paddy, pulses acreage down: Agriculture MinistryKharif crop sowing is 16 percent lower this season. This delay is attributed to a weak monsoon and El Nino effects. Area under pulses and c...
Rainfall deficit narrows to 24%, to boost Kharif sowing in JulyImproved July rainfall has narrowed the country's deficit to twenty-four percent. This development raises hopes for faster kharif sowing ac...