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Monsoon deficit raises risk of lower Rabi crop acreageFarmers are likely to decrease rabi sowing due to inadequate rainfall and reduced soil moisture levels. This situation could lead to lower ...
Super El Nino: What the potential arrival of a stronger 'little boy' means for India’s water, power, health, winter and summer?India is projected to experience a warmer and drier start to winter as a super El Niño develops. A weak monsoon has led to concerns over wa...
Rule out V-shaped recovery, markets can fall more, says PL Capital with Nifty 12-month target at 27,589PL Capital remains cautious on the Nifty after its eight-week losing streak, ruling out a quick V-shaped recovery. The brokerage has trimme...
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...
Mumbai’s water cut and supply gap persist as demand heads for a 57% rise by 2041Mumbai's water supply is presently unable to meet the increasing demand, which is expected to rise substantially. By 2041, the anticipated ...
India’s monsoon risks may raise food industry costs: D&BIndia is experiencing agricultural risks attributed to monsoon conditions, which could impact food processors and poultry producers. Procur...
Cement prices likely to rise by Rs 10-15 per bag from mid-October: Emkay ResearchCement manufacturers in India are likely to increase prices by Rs 10 to 15 per bag soon. This price hike is necessary to address high input...
El Nino pushes Pacific to its hottest ever, and global temperatures show no sign of coolingEl Nino has reached an all-time high in sea surface temperatures, significantly surpassing previous peaks. The rising temperatures are expe...
FMCG companies face a Q2 margin squeeze: Rising crude oil, palm oil and packaging costs threaten profits despite demand recoveryFMCG companies are likely to face operating margin pressure in the September quarter of FY27 due to rising crude-linked derivatives, palm o...
Weather Today October 9: When will winter begin in India? IMD shares cold-wave update as Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Karnataka brace for rainWinter in India: The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, with a low-pressure area likely to form ...
RBI Policy: Complex oil math explains rise in FY27 inflation estimatesThe Reserve Bank of India revised its crude oil price projections for the fiscal year 2026-27. This adjustment has led to increased inflati...
World Bank bumps up FY27 India growth outlook to 7.1%The World Bank has increased the growth forecast for India's FY27 to 7.1% from earlier estimates. This revision is attributed to strong dom...
States seek additional power as India faces night-time supply squeezeSeveral Indian states, including Rajasthan and Gujarat, are seeking additional power allocations to manage supply shortages. This situation...
Auto sales surge in September, but GST base clouds the picture. Can stocks rebound ahead of Q2 results?India’s auto sector delivered a mixed September, with strong passenger- and commercial-vehicle sales offset by weak tractor and domestic tw...
India power demand jumps 11% in September to record 269 GW peak amid deficit monsoonIndia’s power consumption rose 11.3% year-on-year to 162 billion units in September, driven by cooling and irrigation demand amid a deficit...
Fourth-lowest since 2001: Rainfall 13% below normalThe southern peninsula and East and Northeast India were particularly affected, receiving just 76% and 74% of their respective normal rainf...
India braces weak October rains as El Nino drags monsoon to fourth-lowest since 2001India’s southwest monsoon ended with rainfall 12.6% below average, making it the fourth-lowest monsoon rainfall since 2001, according to th...
India's monsoon deficit widens to 12%; El Nino strengthens, positive IOD offers some relief: ReportEl Nino conditions have strengthened further, raising concerns over India's monsoon rainfall, even as a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) ...
12% deficit: Rain report gives a dry readingThe impact is showing in commodity markets: prices of several pulses are up amid crop concerns and festive demand. Maharashtra has declared...
Kharif data gives India a pleasant advance glimpse of the year's pickings; full picture a little while awayKharif cultivation this season has fallen from last year, but exceeded the five-year average despite lower rainfall. The number coming abov...