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Kharif sowing near normal as rainfall deficit shrinksBy August 7, farmers have successfully planted Kharif crops at 87.7% of the expected seasonal average. While rainfall deficiencies have mit...
Has Dalal Street's near term outlook improved? HSBC lists 4 headwinds, 3 tailwinds to watch out forHSBC Mutual Fund remains constructive on Indian equities, citing improving earnings, private capex, policy support and potential trade deal...
Delhi logs wettest first week of August in 15 years as torrential rain brings city to a standstill; see visualsDelhi recorded its wettest first week of August in fifteen years. This heavy rainfall pushed the city's total to 127 mm for the period. Mul...
Strong El Niño could push 49 million more people into acute hunger, UN agency saysA powerful El Nino may push nearly 49 million more people into food insecurity. This event carries an 81% chance of being very strong, impa...
Karnataka eyes full compliance with Cauvery release order by FridayKarnataka will fully comply with the Cauvery Water Management Authority's directive by August 7. Improved rainfall has increased inflows in...
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Crude oil volatility remains key inflation riskRBI MPC Meeting 2026 Crude Oil Price Impact on Inflation: The central bank warns volatile crude oil prices pose inflation risks. Geopolitic...
RBI GDP Growth 2026-27: Malhotra & Co lift FY27 GDP forecast to 6.7% from 6.6% on growth resilienceRBI GDP Growth 2026: The Reserve Bank of India raised its FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.7 percent. It kept the policy repo rate unchanged a...
Austria records all-time temperature high of 41CAustria has set a new record with temperatures soaring to a staggering 41 degrees Celsius, marking its hottest day in history. This heat wa...
Heavy rain likely across Himachal Pradesh till August 7; no flash flood warning yet: IMDThe IMD has forecast widespread rainfall across Himachal Pradesh from August 3 to 7, with isolated heavy showers expected in several distri...
Indian companies build inventories amid rising commodity prices, supply chain risks: ReportIndian companies are accelerating inventory build-up to meet strong domestic demand. This strategy also prepares them for potential commodi...
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's Karnataka visit to resolve Cauvery row cancelledTamil Nadu CM Vijay's planned meeting with Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar to discuss the Cauvery Water dispute was postponed due to an unfavor...
India likely to see below-normal rainfall in second half of monsoon: IMDIndia's monsoon rainfall for August and September is predicted to be below normal. The India Meteorological Department forecasts precipitat...
Concern for farmers in Uttar Pradesh over 25% less than normal rain in monsoonUttar Pradesh has received twenty-five percent less rainfall than normal this monsoon season. This deficit is significantly impacting soil ...
Climate shift threatens Nilgiris tea plantations, says UPASI officialRising temperatures and erratic weather challenge Nilgiris tea plantations significantly. Super El Nino conditions exacerbate these climate...
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...
CWRC orders Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs to Tamil Nadu; state may appealThe Cauvery Water Regulation Committee has ordered Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu. Karnataka plans to challenge this directive, c...
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...
Monsoon revival boosts summer crop planting in IndiaA revival in monsoon rains has accelerated the sowing of key summer crops across India, helping farmers recover from an early-season slowdo...
Delhi-NCR Rain Alert Today, July 27: Rain lashes Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad and Greater Noida; IMD issues Yellow Alert for thunderstorms and gusty windsDelhi-NCR rain today: Rain lashed several parts of Delhi on Monday evening as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a Yellow Ale...
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...