India gets the rain in August, but monsoon deficit still widensIndia's monsoon rainfall deficit has widened to nearly fourteen percent. Erratic rainfall has hurt kharif crop sowing across several region...
30 Aug, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
Weak monsoon, West Asia risks cloud July-Sept FMCG demandConsumer goods demand faces challenges from a weak monsoon and rising inflation. FMCG volumes saw a slight slowdown in the recent quarter, ...
26 Aug, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Asia Rice: India rates climb to 1-year highs on African demand, poor monsoon rainsIndia's 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $364-$369 per ton this week, up from last week's $362-$368. Indian 5% broken white rice ...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
India faces weakest monsoon in nearly two decades as El Nino strengthensIndia is heading for its weakest monsoon in nearly two decades, with rainfall expected to be around 15% below normal, according to two seni...
24 Aug, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
Wet spell to continue in Himachal till August 28; 98 roads closedModerate rains lashed Himachal Pradesh, with Dharamshala recording 68.2 mm of rainfall. The local Met office predicted a wet spell in the s...
22 Aug, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
India allows duty-free sugar imports as prices climb ahead of festive seasonCentre has allowed duty-free imports of 1 million metric tonnes of sugar as prices surge nearly 40% in two months amid tightening supplies....
20 Aug, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Retail inflation may cross 6 per cent in Oct-Nov before easing in Q4 FY27: ReportRetail inflation in India may briefly surpass 6 percent in late 2024. This rise is expected before easing to approximately 5 percent by ear...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
El Nino impact on kharif production unlikely to be significant, says Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh ChouhanUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated El Nino's impact on kharif production is unlikely to be significant. Rainfall has b...
18 Aug, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
El Nino causing rainfall deficit in Andhra: CM N Chandrababu NaiduThe severe El Nino phenomenon has triggered a notable shortfall in rainfall across Andhra Pradesh, raising concerns. Chief Minister Naidu h...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Free dhaniya no more? India’s kitchen is feeling a new food squeezeCoriander prices have surged significantly after heavy rains disrupted essential vegetable supplies. Ginger and garlic prices also show sub...
17 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
'India was, is and will be one of fastest-growing economies': SBI ResearchIndia remains one of the world's fastest-growing economies, demonstrating significant resilience. Strong credit and deposit growth indicate...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Karnataka faces fresh Cauvery squeeze as CWMA backs 12,000-cusec release to TNKarnataka's Chief Minister will meet officials on Wednesday regarding water release. The Cauvery Water Management Authority directed Karnat...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Cauvery row: Karnataka CM calls all-party-style meet amid Tamil Nadu water demandKarnataka's Chief Minister will meet ministers and experts on Wednesday. They will discuss the Cauvery Water Management Authority's new wat...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
India's monsoon to weaken over west, south in next fortnightBelow-average monsoon rainfall is expected across western and southern India. This forecast threatens newly planted cotton, soybean, and co...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
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...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
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...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
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...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.22 PM IST