El Nino to hit 9-10 states severely; Chouhan calls for district-level contingency plans for KharifAgriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed coordinated meetings with district officials and agricultural agencies in 9-10 stat...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
India's EV penetration crosses 11% for first time as auto retail sales hit record in MayIndia's auto sales reached a record in May, growing 9.55 percent. Electric vehicle penetration surpassed 11 percent for the first time. Dea...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
States asked to focus on sowing pulses, oilseedsIndia's government is urging states to focus on pulses and oilseeds for the upcoming kharif sowing season. This directive comes amid predic...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
Govt readies contingency plans to counter El Nino threat to kharif season: Shivraj Singh ChouhanThe Indian government is ready for El Nino's impact on the upcoming kharif crop. Contingency plans are being made for affected districts. T...
28 May, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Government fully prepared to tackle El Nino impact on kharif crop: ChouhanThe government is ready for El Nino's impact on the upcoming kharif crop. Contingency plans are being made for affected areas.
28 May, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
24 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
IMD sees above-normal heatwave MaydaysIndia's May forecast predicts above-normal heatwave days in many regions, despite an expected 10% increase in overall rainfall. Increased w...
22 May, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Non-vegetarian thali cost drops 1% in March; Vegetarian thali prices remain stable: Crisil ReportThe cost of a home-cooked non-vegetarian thali fell 1% year-on-year in March 2026, while vegetarian meal costs remained unchanged, as cheap...
07 Apr, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
India has adequate seed stock available amid the Israel-Iran war, says govt officialIndia assures ample seed availability for the upcoming sowing season. This comes as global supply chains face disruptions. The nation boast...
01 Apr, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
Enough fertiliser stock for kharif, gas supply disruption a concern: FAIIndia's fertilizer stocks are sufficient for the upcoming kharif season. However, reduced gas supply and West Asian conflicts pose challeng...
11 Mar, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Gas crisis hits India amid Middle East war: These 30 stocks likely to see biggest impactIndian cities are experiencing gas supply shortages due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, leading to price surges for domestic and comme...
10 Mar, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Fertiliser stocks at record high, insulated from Middle East supply risks: GovtIndia's fertiliser stocks are at their highest before the kharif season. This assures farmers that domestic supplies are secure despite glo...
06 Mar, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
RBI MPC meet February 2026: Read the full statement by Governor Sanjay Malhotra hereRBI MPC statement: The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee maintained the repo rate at 5.25% and a neutral stance, prioritizi...
06 Feb, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Post-festive demand remains strong in country as consumption outlook stays positive: ReportIndian domestic demand shows steady growth even after the festive season. Digital payment trends like UPI and credit card spending remain s...
27 Nov, 2025, 08.54 AM IST
Govt lines up millet-centric activities as international year of millets kicks inJanuary is the focussed month for the Union Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs as well as state governments of Chhattisgarh, Mizoram and ...
01 Jan, 2023, 03.18 PM IST
need2know: Morning update on 9 macros that may matter to youGovt plans to use the Socio Economic and Caste Census 2011 data to identify beneficiaries for its schemes.
07 Aug, 2017, 07.49 AM IST