World Bank bumps up FY27 India growth outlook to 7.1%The World Bank has increased the growth forecast for India's FY27 to 7.1% from earlier estimates. This revision is attributed to strong dom...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
World Bank raises India FY27 growth forecast to 7.1%, flags oil, El Niño risksThe World Bank has upgraded India's economic growth forecast to 7.1% for fiscal 2026-27. This change reflects strong domestic consumption, ...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Double trouble at the dinner table: When will food prices normalise for Indians?India’s food inflation: Food prices are rising unevenly, impacting household budgets, while inflation is projected to persist in upcoming m...
05 Oct, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
"Gaganyaan prioritises human safety, reliability over optimum performance": ISRO's K SivanK Sivan, the former Chairman of ISRO, underlined the critical need for safety and reliability in the upcoming Gaganyaan human spaceflight m...
03 Oct, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Weakest monsoon since 2015 prompts ICRA to cut FY27 farm growth forecastIn 2026, the Southwest monsoon recorded rainfall at 87 percent of the long-period average, the lowest since 2015. ICRA has lowered its agri...
02 Oct, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
India braces weak October rains as El Nino drags monsoon to fourth-lowest since 2001India’s southwest monsoon ended with rainfall 12.6% below average, making it the fourth-lowest monsoon rainfall since 2001, according to th...
30 Sep, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
Crisil lifts India FY27 growth forecast to 7% on strong H1 momentumCrisil has raised its GDP growth forecast for India in FY27 to 7%, reflecting strong domestic demand. Resilient consumer spending and gover...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
India's monsoon deficit widens to 12%; El Nino strengthens, positive IOD offers some relief: ReportEl Nino conditions have strengthened further, raising concerns over India's monsoon rainfall, even as a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) ...
30 Sep, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
India's sunflower oil imports seen up 30% on duty cut, industry official saysIndia’s sunflower oil imports are expected to jump 30% to 3.5 million tonnes in 2026-27 after the government cut the basic import duty on c...
30 Sep, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Foodgrain target for 2026-27 cut to 374 MT amid El Nino concernsThe Centre has also assured states of adequate availability of fertilisers, certified seeds and financial resources for the 2026-27 rabi se...
30 Sep, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Foodgrain output target cut over El Nino impactOf the overall target, 177.72 mt is expected to come from the rabi season, agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, said at the National...
30 Sep, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
El Nino fears: Govt cuts foodgrain target by 2.63 MTIndia has announced a reduced foodgrain production target of 373.93 million tonnes for the 2026-27 crop year. The decision comes amidst con...
29 Sep, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
El Nino threatens rabi crops in rainfed areas, may affect foodgrain output: Agri SecyThe rabi season in India is expected to encounter difficulties due to the El Nino weather pattern. Agriculture Secretary Atish Chandra high...
28 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
El Nino may turn 'very strong' by late 2026: IRI; experts see elevated risk for IndiaThe El Nino weather pattern is expected to strengthen significantly in late 2026 and early 2027. This development raises concerns over incr...
28 Sep, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
What is a 'super El Nino' and how will it affect the weather?A significant El Nino in the Pacific Ocean is anticipated to lead to severe climate impacts globally. The World Meteorological Organization...
24 Sep, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
'Super' El Nino could bring 4.5 lakh excess deaths, India among vulnerable: ReportResearchers predict that this year's super El Nino may cause 451,000 excess heat-related deaths worldwide through February 2027. Nigeria is...
23 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
El Nino health warning: Dengue, malaria & cholera threat grows as UN and WHO call climate cycle a 'risk multiplier'El Nino health risks: The UN has warned that the current El Nino could pose a significant global health threat, with the climate phenomenon...
22 Sep, 2026, 07.07 PM IST