RBI MPC minutes: 'Energy prices unlikely to return to pre-conflict levels,' says economist Saugata BhattacharyaThe Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee maintained the repo rate at 5.25% with a neutral stance. External member Saugata Bhat...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Forever Global Enterprises acquires Dhampur Bio Organics' Meerganj facility for INR 305 crores, marking entry into Uttar Pradesh's sugar sectorForever Global Enterprises Limited has acquired Dhampur Bio Organics' Meerganj unit for INR 305 crores. This strategic move integrates a 9,...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Ample world inventories may soften El Nino food supply shockA potential super El Niño is expected to disrupt global weather patterns and threaten agricultural output in the coming months, but large e...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
Does E20 petrol attract ants due to sugar residue? Here's what you need to knowIndia mandates E20 petrol from April 1, 2026. Viral claims suggest E20 attracts ants due to sugar. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BP...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
India monsoon starts almost 40% short as El Niño upends weatherIndia's monsoon has begun with a significant 40% deficit in rainfall, threatening crucial crops like rice and soybeans. The El Niño phenome...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Kitchen staples face rising price pressure as El Nino risks growExpect higher prices for essential kitchen items like spices, eggs, and dairy. Food inflation is rising, with a potential monsoon deficit a...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
Domestic tractor wholesale volumes likely to grow at 1-4% in FY27: ICRATractor sales are set for modest growth this fiscal year. However, a below-normal monsoon forecast poses a risk to agricultural output and ...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
Why a strong El Niño leaves tropical commodities acutely exposedForecasters anticipate a strong El Nino developing later this year, likely boosting global temperatures and disrupting rainfall patterns. T...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
IEA sees gradual Hormuz recovery tipping into significant 2027 surplusThe global oil market is set for a gradual recovery. The Strait of Hormuz will reopen following a US-Iran agreement. This ends a major oil ...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
Indian soybean acreage expected to rise on higher prices, weak monsoon outlookIndian farmers are planting more soybeans this year. Higher prices for soybeans are making them more profitable than corn. Forecasts of les...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Australia declares El Nino set to be strongest in decadesAustralia's weather bureau has warned of an El Nino forming in the tropical Pacific. This weather pattern could become one of the strongest...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Australian weather bureau says El Nino event underway in tropical PacificAustralia's weather bureau has confirmed an El Nino event is active. Atmospheric signs point to a strong to very strong El Nino. This pheno...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
US manufacturing output unchanged in May after large gain in AprilUS factory production remained flat in May. This unexpected result followed a strong April. Output of long-lasting goods like vehicles rose...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
India's wholesale inflation at 9.68% in May under revamped series as Iran war-driven oil costs biteIndia’s wholesale inflation stood at 9.68% in May under a new series, with food and fuel prices remaining high amid ongoing US-Iran conflic...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
El Nino sets in, clouds kharif outlookEl Nino conditions have set in and may strengthen during the southwest monsoon, raising concerns for India's largest sowing window. The neu...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Higher ethanol mix tax cut a good driveIndia is rolling out incentives for petrol mixed with higher ethanol percentages, marking a significant step in its commitment to bolster e...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
OPEC again lowers 2026 global oil demand growth forecastOPEC has reduced its 2026 oil demand growth forecast to 970,000 barrels per day. This marks a second consecutive cut. The group sees less i...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.29 PM IST