Skymet revised its 2026 monsoon forecast to 85% of LPA. This downgrade reflects escalating concerns over El Nino's erratic weather patterns...

The severe El Nino phenomenon has triggered a notable shortfall in rainfall across Andhra Pradesh, raising concerns. Chief Minister Naidu h...

El Nino is a phenomenon that occurs naturally, when weakening trade winds cause warmer ocean waters to build up in the central and eastern ...

Indian rice exporters face significant logistical challenges at Kandla port. Cargo clearance now extends to forty days, impacting perishabl...

Below-average monsoon rainfall is expected across western and southern India. This forecast threatens newly planted cotton, soybean, and co...

Near-record food inventories, improved farming technology and stronger exporters such as Brazil and Russia are expected to cushion the glob...

India's power demand is estimated to rise 6.5-7.5 per cent year-on-year this fiscal to 1,825-1,835 billion units (BU), driven mainly by hig...

By August 7, farmers have successfully planted Kharif crops at 87.7% of the expected seasonal average. While rainfall deficiencies have mit...

Asia-Pacific economies face rising prices and weather shocks from El Nino. Reduced rainfall and climate disruption will affect agricultural...

A 3.4% month-on-month rise in the ⁠FAO's Cereal Price Index drove the trend, fuelled in turn by a 5.8% jump in wheat prices, the agency sai...

Global food prices may rise significantly by year-end and next year. Conflicts in Iran and Ukraine are impacting agricultural inputs and tr...

Global food prices may rise by year-end and next year. Wars in Iran and Ukraine impact agricultural inputs and exports. Extreme weather eve...

A powerful El Nino may push nearly 49 million more people into food insecurity. This event carries an 81% chance of being very strong, impa...

The RBI has flagged El Niño and an uneven southwest monsoon as key risks to agriculture, rural demand and the broader economy, despite cutt...

Kharif crop sowing has declined by three percent this season. Paddy and pulses acreage saw a notable decrease across several states. Coarse...

The government plans to resume selling subsidized Bharat Atta and Bharat Rice soon. This initiative aims to provide staples at lower prices...

IDFC FIRST Bank Chief Economist Gaura Sengupta analyzes how El Nino and monsoon performance shape India's economic growth and inflation. Wh...