India's retail inflation edges up to 3.48% in April as food prices firm upIndia's retail inflation saw a slight increase to 3.48 percent in April. This rise was primarily due to higher food prices. However, the ov...
Weaker monsoon prediction, Iran war cloud growth outlookIndia's rural economy is faced with potential challenges. A weaker monsoon and rising farm costs from the Iran war could impact growth this...
Why is North India experiencing intense cold while Kashmir and Ladakh remain surprisingly warmThe western Himalayan region faced an 80% precipitation deficit in December, impacting freshwater availability and agriculture. Lack of act...
India is well poised on economic, earnings fronts but will El-Nino play spoilsport?The last time El Nino hit the world strongly was back to back in 2014 and 2015, with the impact of the second year being stronger.India had...
Temperatures likely to be slightly above normal this winter: IMD scientist"The temperatures in the winter will be slightly above normal," said S Pai.
Re-emergence of El-Nino may push jeera prices beyond Rs 20,000 levelLast year also, prices had briefly touched the 20,000 level but was unable to sustain above that level.
Fertiliser stocks soar on robust monsoon predictionEl Nino is a phenomenon associated with warming of Pacific waters.
Pacific Alliance: India's key bridge to Latin AmericaA key area for collaboration for PA and India could be understanding the impacts of El-Nino and its common approach against this weather.
Palm oil price up 10% in a monthExperts said crude palm oil prices may remain firm throughout 2016 since the global output of palm oil is expected to shrink after the prol...
India could be experiencing warmest ever winterIMD Director General Laxman Singh Rathore said Januray too saw above normal temperatures and the trend is likely to continue in February.
- India could be experiencing warmest ever winter
India Meteorological Department director general Laxman Singh Rathore said Januray too saw above normal temperatures and the trend is likel...
Monsoon will be normal in July; sticking to our forecast: SkymetThe agency has said the north, east and west India will receive normal rainfall but the southern peninsular may not witness the same.
Skymet gives hope amid gloom, forecasts normal monsoonPrivate weather forecasting agency Skymet has predicted "normal" rains after the IMD forecast "deficient" monsoon this year.
HSBC downgrades India from ‘overweight’ to ‘underweight’The impact of El-Nino (ie disturbances expected in the upcoming monsoon due to this) will be negative for India’s rural, agricultural econo...
Government assures of all help in case of poor monsoonThe government today assured farmers that all necessary steps would be taken to mitigate the impact of any shortfall in rains on crops.
Monsoon to be weak in parts, but no drought-like situation: Jitendra Singh"Monsoon is delayed. Western India is expected to be worst-affected and a drought-like situation might prevail in some pockets,".
Possibility of El-Nino in September, may impact rains: IMDThe second stage IMD forecast shows that there is a possibility of the development of an El-Nino in September, which may impact rains.