Power supply advisory to states, utilities likely soonThe power ministry will issue an advisory to states and utilities. This advisory focuses on strengthening preparedness for erratic weather ...
10 Jul, 2026, 02.07 AM 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
Soybean sowing gains pace, acreage seen surpassing last yearSoybean sowing has accelerated across key Indian states after a monsoon delay. Nearly ninety percent of targeted areas in Madhya Pradesh an...
09 Jul, 2026, 04.01 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
Sow seeds for smart farming as the next revolution might not be just about higher yieldsIndia is strengthening agricultural climate resilience using data and technology. Digital public goods like DiCRA aid vulnerability assessm...
09 Jul, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Coffee prices to stay high as volatility lingers, Lavazza saysCoffee prices are expected to remain unstable for at least two years. El Niño weather patterns also pose a significant threat to crop yield...
09 Jul, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Beer industry sees near double-digit growth but margins under pressure: UBL MD & CEOThe Indian beer sector is witnessing impressive growth, propelled by reformative state initiatives and seasonal weather advantages. However...
08 Jul, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Rainfall deficit comes down to 12% as July witnesses above-normal rainfall: GovtThe rainfall deficit has reduced to twelve percent with above-normal monsoon activity in early July. An El Nino year may not necessarily re...
08 Jul, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Kharif sowing picks up, but still 21% below last yearKharif sowing lags significantly behind last year due to delayed and uneven monsoon rains. Paddy, pulses, and oilseeds acreage shows substa...
07 Jul, 2026, 12.37 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
El Nino impact in sight even as top FMCG firms bet on rising India consumptionIndia's top retail firms anticipate robust April-June revenue growth, fueled by steady consumer demand and improving rural sentiment. Compa...
05 Jul, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Enrol under PM Fasal Bima Yojana by July 31: Maharashtra agriculture minister to farmersMaharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharane has urged farmers to enroll in the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana by July 31. This rev...
04 Jul, 2026, 06.30 PM 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
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to assess Arunachal, Assam flood damage; ground and aerial survey on July 1Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Kiren Rijiju, alongside Arunachal Pradesh CM, are assessing flood damages in the Northeast. Despi...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.51 PM 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