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Tourism and hotel sector stocks: Time for a correction in business? Are analysts getting it wrong? 15 stocks from the ecosystemThe Indian hotel and tourism ecosystem has benefitted from the post-Covid travel urge. Occupancies were high, room rates firm, supply is, i...
Monsoon advances into Bengal, Sikkim; set to cover more of Andhra, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra this weekThe southwest monsoon is progressing steadily across India. It has now covered Sikkim and parts of Northeast India. The India Meteorologica...
El Niño clouds loom over kharif crops, farm payA developing El Niño event thousands of miles away poses a significant threat to India's agriculture. This weather phenomenon is linked to ...
Inflation poses bigger risk than growth this fiscal as monsoon and crude weigh on rural demand: NuvamaIn FY27, India's economy grapples with inflation that hits hardest in rural regions, where rising food prices become an urgent concern. The...
Maruti Suzuki to fuel India's ethanol shift with first flex-fuel car that's coming soonIndia's auto sector is set for a revolution with Maruti Suzuki launching the country's first mass-market flex-fuel passenger vehicle. This ...
A ₹3 lakh crore rain check? India’s monsoon now comes with a Hormuz fine printIndia’s fertiliser supply chain is under strain as the West Asia conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route ...
Tantrum of a problem child might cool India's economic engineThe IMD has retained its forecast for a below-normal monsoon in 2026, with El Nino expected to dominate the June-September season and rainf...
Wilmar International chief says India must target 60% self-sufficiency in edible oilsIndia needs to produce more edible oils domestically. Kuok Khoon Hong, chairman of Wilmar International, suggests aiming for 50-60% self-su...
'Centre's price hike a curse': DK Shivakumar slams BJP, defends Congress guarantees schemesKarnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar criticizes the BJP for raising prices and increasing the financial burden on citizens. He hi...
'Inflation and unholy mess:' Why Nithin Kamath thinks RBI may not stay soft on interest ratesNithin Kamath warned that a weak monsoon caused by El Niño and rising global oil prices linked to the Iran conflict could sharply increase ...
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 ...
Charting the Global Economy: Factory activity sags on inflationGlobal economic activity is slowing, with manufacturing contracting in many regions due to persistent inflation and the ongoing energy crun...
Domestic-coated sugar export banDue to a shortfall in sugar production linked to adverse weather conditions, India has placed a temporary ban on sugar exports through Sept...
WPI inflation to face further upside as oil and metal prices stay elevated amid geopolitical tensions: ReportIndia's Wholesale Price Index surged to 8.3 percent in April 2026. Fuel and manufactured goods drove this sharp rise. Global crude oil pric...
Monsoon to arrive in Kerala on May 26, six days early; IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall for 2026The monsoon is expected to arrive in Kerala on May 26, six days earlier than usual. This early onset is significant as it precedes sowing f...
India's trade with West Asia contracts for second straight month in April amid shipping disruptionsApril marked a downturn in India’s trade relationship with West Asia, as both exports and imports experienced a staggering reduction of mor...
Biggest ever Super El Niño may be coming next month and it could be worse than the 1877 disaster that killed millions in India and ChinaForecasters warn a powerful Super El Niño, similar to the one causing the 1876-1878 famine, could develop in 2026. This event is linked to ...
Global rice production set to fall for first time in decadeDeclines in India, Myanmar, and the US, coupled with record consumption and trade, will reduce global stockpiles. Rising fertilizer and ene...
Soaring inflation and plummeting economy test Iran's ability to withstand war and US blockadeIran faces severe economic hardship due to war and US sanctions. Prices for essentials like food and medicine have surged. Job losses and b...
Crude oil prices likely to stay higher for longer: ADB Chief EconomistCrude oil prices are set to remain high due to the Middle East crisis. This will affect India's economy, lowering GDP growth in FY27. Infla...