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Monsoon gains lift kharif hopes, but El Nino threat remains; govt support on seeds, diesel and livestock keyWhile the narrowing rainfall deficit has eased immediate concerns, experts say it is far too early to conclude that El Niño’s influence has...13 Jul, 2026, 12.20 PM IST- Iran tensions risk fertilizer flow to South American farmersThe flow of fertilizer ships entering the Persian Gulf has slowed to a trickle since late June as tensions began to rise again with a spate...13 Jul, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Harrison Ford, 'Nature Doesn't Need People – People Need Nature; Nature Would Survive the Extinction of the Human Being and Go on Just Fine, but Human Culture, Human Beings, Cannot Survive Without Nature', shows nature's influence on human health, happiness and human civilization's dependence on natureQuote of the day by Harrison Ford expresses a profound truth about humanity's place in the world. Nature has sustained life for millions of...13 Jul, 2026, 04.53 AM IST
- El Nino effect: Oilseed imports surge in AprilIndia significantly increased oilseed imports in April, driven by El Nino fears. Soybeans constituted ninety-five percent of these substant...10 Jul, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
- El Nino likely to strengthen through 2026, persist into 2027: US forecasterEl Nino is strengthening and will persist through early spring 2027. A very strong El Nino event is expected this autumn. This phenomenon t...09 Jul, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
- El Nino emerges as key risk to FMCG demand, weak monsoon could weigh on rural consumptionIndia's FMCG sector faces headwinds as El Nino threatens a weaker monsoon. A deficient monsoon could hurt agricultural output and weaken ru...09 Jul, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
- India consumer inflation likely breached RBI's 4% target in June, poll showsIndia's consumer inflation likely breached the central bank's target in June. Higher food and fuel prices added to cost pressures for consu...09 Jul, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
- Grain-based ethanol accounts for nearly 67% of supplies; maize remains the largest feedstockSurplus FCI grains and sugarcane juice also significantly contribute to the diversified feedstock mix. Policy support for higher blends and...08 Jul, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
- Food prices ease in June as focus shifts from war to cropsWhile this eased immediate fears, attention is now shifting to potential challenges like lower acreage, weaker yields, and adverse weather ...06 Jul, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
- The 'little boy' in the Pacific, India's monsoon and the big test aheadIndia's crucial monsoon season has begun sluggishly, with a significant rainfall deficit raising concerns for the farm economy. Delayed sow...03 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
- West Bengal notifies rural jobs scheme to replace MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G from July 1West Bengal is launching the VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme on July 1, replacing MGNREGA. This new initiative promises 125 days of wage...01 Jul, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
- Easing oil prices, supply chains to soften external pressures on India: Finance ministryIndia's economy remains resilient despite global uncertainties, with easing oil prices and improving supply chains offering some relief. Ho...01 Jul, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
- Kharif sowing drops 22.7% as weak monsoon delays planting across IndiaPaddy (rice), the main kharif crop, saw a decline of 25.17% to 2.57 million hectares. Despite the government's push to plant legumes and oi...30 Jun, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
- Oil cools, monsoon heats up concerns for India's rural economyThe recent drop in crude oil prices is providing some relief from inflation worries. Yet, the unpredictable monsoon season poses a serious ...29 Jun, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
- Extreme heat adds pressure to food supplies already hit by warMeteorologists warn of prolonged high temperatures due to El Niño, compounding climate change impacts and already high farming costs. This ...29 Jun, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
- Can a weak monsoon slow India's economy? Here's what investors need to knowA 10% rain deficit could add as much as one-percentage-point to headline consumer inflation driven by food prices, according to research by...29 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
- Centre extends MSP procurement deadline in UP to July 8, approves over 6.18 lakh rural housesFarmers in Uttar Pradesh will benefit from an extended wheat, gram, and lentil procurement period until July 8. Additionally, over 6.18 lak...25 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
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