This summer isn't breaking heat records - yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists sayWith a formidable El Nino set to escalate global temperatures, the weather patterns we rely on are likely to be severely altered. Experts w...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Indian rice export prices near 10-month high amid El Nino fears and rising domestic paddy costsIndian rice export prices remain near a ten-month high this week. Thai prices have reached a one-month peak, supported by buyer demand. Vie...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Pidilite sees double-digit volume growth in FY27 despite volatile commodity prices: MD Sudhanshu VatsPidilite Industries expects double-digit volume growth in FY27 and stable earnings. The company implemented price increases to offset risin...
06 Aug, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
FMCG price hikes could rewrite India’s inflation story: ReportConsumer goods companies' planned price hikes could pressure inflation despite the RBI's outlook. Elara Capital expects the Reserve Bank of...
06 Aug, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
World faces fresh food price surge, FAO warnsGlobal food prices may rise significantly by year-end and next year. Conflicts in Iran and Ukraine are impacting agricultural inputs and tr...
05 Aug, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
World faces fresh food price surge, FAO warnsGlobal food prices may rise by year-end and next year. Wars in Iran and Ukraine impact agricultural inputs and exports. Extreme weather eve...
05 Aug, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
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...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Sugar prices surge 17% in a month, mills expect more government curbsIndia's sugar prices have risen significantly in recent weeks. The government imposed stock limits to help temper these rising rates. Lower...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
India's record renewable generation in July cuts coal's share in power mix to 1-year lowIndia's coal power generation fell to its lowest point in a year during July. Renewable energy sources reached a record high, contributing ...
01 Aug, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
RBI likely to hold repo rate at 5.25%, market to focus on policy guidance: NuvamaThe Reserve Bank of India will likely keep its repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent. Policymakers are expected to adopt a cautious wait-and-...
01 Aug, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
The ripple effect of El Nino runs from village fields to corporate boardroomsA deficient monsoon warning flags many districts at risk across India. Reduced agricultural yields will increase food inflation and rural i...
30 Jul, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Bharat atta, rice set for market return ahead of festive seasonThe government plans to resume selling subsidized Bharat Atta and Bharat Rice soon. This initiative aims to provide staples at lower prices...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
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...
28 Jul, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Why El Niño's promise of a quieter hurricane season may not guarantee good news for insurersEl Nino traditionally lowers hurricane risk for insurers. However, coastal growth and rising property values change this assumption. Even q...
27 Jul, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Strong El Nino could push global temperatures above 2C in early 2027A powerful El Nino may push global temperatures above two degrees Celsius in early 2027. This significant milestone, if reached, would be a...
27 Jul, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
JPMorgan warns super El Niño and oil shock could prop up global inflationA potential "super" El Niño, combined with elevated energy prices, could push global inflation higher next year, with emerging markets faci...
24 Jul, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
2026 Super El Nino forecast: Is a powerful climate event expected? Here's what experts say2026 Super El Niño forecast: Scientists closely monitor the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) for signs of a potential super El Niño. The...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.25 PM IST