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No water to sow, no respite at the grocery store: India's prolonged food inflation worryIndian farmers face challenges in sowing winter crops amid dwindling water supplies from a weak monsoon. Amarsingh Gushinge's village exper...
El Nino could add to US inflation pressures in 2027, San Francisco Fed paper warnsA San Francisco Fed study warns the current strong El Niño could drive US inflation up by 1 percentage point in 2027, despite temporarily b...
Above-normal maximum temperatures likely over most parts of India in November: IMDThe IMD noted that in November, below-normal rainfall is likely over most parts of the country except for some areas in central, northwest,...
Cyclonic storm brewing in Bay of Bengal may hit Andhra coast on Nov 3; likely weaker than Cyclone Arnab: IMDThe India Meteorological Department forecasts a cyclonic system approaching Andhra Pradesh on November 3. Rainfall across the southern peni...
United Spirits' mass-market liquor sales slump as inflation squeezes lower-income consumers, premiumisation takes centre stageUnited Spirits is facing subdued demand in its mass-market liquor portfolio as inflation squeezes lower-income consumers, while regulatory ...
IMF flags Super El Niño risks to India’s growth, says impact yet to materialiseAccording to the IMF, India continues to act as a significant growth engine within the global economy. Despite looming threats posed by wea...
India may import more food, feed and farm commodities as drought hits cropsAmid predictions of drought in India this financial year, food and agricultural imports are anticipated to rise sharply. With serious reduc...
World Bank sounds alarm on food crisis as energy shock and El Nino push commodity prices up 23%Global commodity prices are projected to rise significantly in 2026, driven by conflict in the Middle East and supply disruptions. Energy p...
Greenhouse gas levels hit new record highs in 2025: UNGreenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere rose to new record highs in 2025, locking in climate impacts that will persist for centurie...
Cotton shortage set to worsen as new deals drive export demandThe impact of El Nino weather conditions could further hurt domestic production, expected to fall by 3.4% to a new low in the 2026-27 crop ...
Auto sector margins may improve from third quarter but El Nino, West Asia crisis key risks: ReportAutomobile sector margins are projected to improve gradually after the second quarter of FY27 as manufacturers increase prices. The growth ...
RBI flags rising inflation risks from West Asia conflict, El Nino despite resilient Indian economyIndia's external sector shows resilience due to a narrowing trade gap and comfortable foreign exchange reserves. Inflationary pressures hav...
Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Champi approachesTaiwan is preparing for Typhoon Champi, which may bring heavy rain and strong winds this Friday. Many shops and schools have been closed as...
Chana sowing holds key to pulses inflationChana, India's most consumed pulse, which is central to making everything from salty snacks to nutritious meals, needs adequate soil moistu...
Money managers say there’s nowhere to hide as Super El Niño formsInvestors are preparing for the impacts of an unprecedented El Niño cycle affecting global markets. The weather phenomenon is linked to ris...
Current El Nino stage could be unprecedented in strength: World Meteorological OrganizationThe World Meteorological Organization reported that El Nino conditions may be unprecedentedly strong. Sea surface temperatures in the tropi...
Uneven rains may keep price of spices elevatedSouthern India is currently grappling with challenges in spice production, primarily due to uneven monsoon patterns and parched soil, which...
How India's agricultural damage flags gap between climate warnings and adaptation finance ahead of COP31High temperatures continue to impact Indian agriculture, leading to decreased crop yields and poor germination rates. Farmers report signif...
Insurers may face higher crop cover claims in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, KarnatakaIn Maharashtra, insurers' liability could be capped at Rs 1,540 crore before the state government takes over claims beyond that level. The ...
Northeast monsoon onset over southern peninsula likely in next 2-3 days: IMDThe Indian Meteorological Department said conditions are favourable for the onset of the northeast monsoon rains over the southern peninsul...