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NBFCs curb fresh loans in rural markets as weak monsoon raises repayment risksIndia's leading non-bank lenders like Shriram Finance and Bajaj Finance are limiting new lending in drought-affected regions. The lenders a...- Cotton shortage set to worsen as new deals drive export demandThe impact of El Nino weather conditions could further hurt domestic production, expected to fall by 3.4% to a new low in the 2026-27 crop ...
- Shriram Finance shares crash 6% as Jefferies, Citi, and other brokerages slash target prices after Q2 results. Why do they still say ‘Buy’?Shriram Finance shares fell sharply on Monday after Jefferies, Citi and Motilal Oswal cut their target prices following the NBFC’s Q2 resul...
- Chana sowing holds key to pulses inflationChana, India's most consumed pulse, which is central to making everything from salty snacks to nutritious meals, needs adequate soil moistu...
- Veolia opens India disaster hub as climate risks mount, commits over €1 million globally to emergency responseVeolia has opened a New Delhi hub to deploy mobile water-treatment units and trained personnel for disaster response across South and South...
- Reinventing the pond: How this Bengal start-up is helping fish farmers battle climate and credit crisisAt a time when climate change is impacting world resources, including the aquatic system, Jalpaiguri’s Essential Aquatech is working to emp...
- Giant 'heat storms' are scorching the Earth. This is the story of the biggest one on recordHeat storms have increased dramatically, causing severe global consequences including excess deaths and environmental catastrophes. Recent ...
- Farmers face 15% loss as poultry feed costs surgePoultry farmers are currently experiencing losses of approximately 15% due to rising livestock feed costs. Key ingredients have seen price ...
- Ranabaali Real Story: When nearly 1 crore died in the Great Madras famine in 1870s. Who were the real Ranabaali and Jayamma?Is Ranabaali a real story? Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's Ranabaali draws inspiration from the Great Madras Famine of 1876–78. H...
- How India's agricultural damage flags gap between climate warnings and adaptation finance ahead of COP31High temperatures continue to impact Indian agriculture, leading to decreased crop yields and poor germination rates. Farmers report signif...
- Mizoram targets 5–7% tourism share in GSDP by 2047, opens new investment pathwaysMizoram plans to enhance tourism's contribution to its economy by leveraging cultural and natural assets. The government is executing touri...
- 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...
- 85% of Maharashtra declared drought-hit; farmers to get Rs 5,000 aid before DiwaliMaharashtra's government has declared drought in over 305 talukas due to a severe rainfall deficit. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announ...
- Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expands drought-hit talukas to 305, announces ₹5,000 Diwali bonus for farmersMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the expansion of the drought declaration to 305 talukas. A Diwali bonus of ₹5,000 wi...
- 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...
- Why Nana Patekar walked away from Bollywood fame and chose rural life in Maharashtra's village. 'I am not from the industry'Nana Patekar had a successful Bollywood career, but over the years he grew increasingly drawn to village life and the struggles of Maharash...
- Kabul water crisis: Afghan capital edges towards 'day zero' as boreholes dry, drought bites and aid stays frozenKabul faces a severe water crisis as aquifers deplete faster than they can be replenished. The population growth has resulted in excessive ...
- Drought, fodder crisis push Latur farmers to harvest sugarcane for cattle feedFarmers in Latur district are facing a severe fodder crisis due to a lack of rainfall. Many are forced to harvest sugarcane crops to feed t...
- Karnataka CM Shivakumar seeks Rs 3,705 cr drought relief from CentreKarnataka is facing a severe drought situation affecting farmers and the general public. Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has requested Rs 3,7...
- Karnataka drought losses may reach Rs 60,000 crore: Dy CM ParameshwaraKarnataka's Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara announced that drought-related losses may significantly increase. Assessments have been co...
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