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EL NINO IMPACT ON AGRICULTURE
El Nino trigger: Rabi contingency plan drawn up for 225 districts amid rainfall deficitThe central government has developed a rabi contingency plan in response to the southwest monsoon's rainfall deficit. With concerns over so...- Microfinance lenders tread cautiously amid rural stressThe microfinance sector experienced varied performance in the second quarter of FY27, reflecting economic uncertainty. Bandhan Bank and Cre...
- How many people could die from El Niño worldwide? Which American states could face the greatest heat-related risks?In a significant step, the Climate Impact Lab has launched a tool to forecast deaths from extreme heat exacerbated by El Niño. Alarmingly, ...
- Loan growth, fall in provisions help SBI profits in Q2State Bank of India reported a 14% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 23,038 crore, driven by 18% loan growth, higher net intere...
- 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...
- Floods swamp the arid Southwest, forcing evacuations and altering US Election Day plansHeavy rainfall resulted in significant flooding across the Southwest, impacting residents and prompting numerous evacuations. Emergency ser...
- 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 ...
- Milky Mist Q2 revenue surges 42% YoY, EBITDA soars 54%Milky Mist Dairy Food recorded 41.6% year-on-year revenue growth in Q2 FY27, achieving record quarterly revenue and gross profit. Strong de...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- India’s consumption story holds appeal, but investors are spending lessIndia's consumer and retail sector saw a 58% decline in deal value during the September quarter. The first nine months of 2026 recorded 353...
- 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...
- 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...
- "All political parties and every citizen must cooperate with govt": CM Revanth Reddy calls for united fight against El Nino impactTelangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has called for political parties, citizens, and media cooperation to address El Nino's expected impa...
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