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Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...
What is El Niño and how does it affect India? Could it bring a drought-like monsoon and higher grocery bills?El Niño conditions are now active in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, raising concerns for India's monsoon. Warmer Pacific waters disrupt weat...
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...
Urea imports may get 50% cheaper before kharif season as China eases suppliesIndia is set to import urea at significantly lower prices. This development follows a sharp decline in global urea rates after a recent spi...
Gearing up for El Nino: NCCF puts tenders to sell Tur Dal on holdThe central government has paused tenders for selling tur pulses. This decision follows a request from the All India Dal Millers Associatio...
Agriculture Ministry's FY27 budget at Rs 1.4 lakh crore a five-fold jump from 2013-14 levelThe Modi government has five-folded the agriculture ministry budget to Rs 1.4 lakh crore for 2026-27. Over 3,000 climate-resistant crop var...
Fertiliser Ministry seeks to double subsidy from Rs 1.71 lakh crore budgeted for FY27 as Iran war hits costsWith rising prices of imported soil nutrients stemming from ongoing conflicts in West Asia, the fertiliser ministry is pushing for a substa...
Monsoon advances into Bengal, Sikkim; set to cover more of Andhra, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra this weekThe southwest monsoon is progressing steadily across India. It has now covered Sikkim and parts of Northeast India. The India Meteorologica...
El Niño clouds loom over kharif crops, farm payA developing El Niño event thousands of miles away poses a significant threat to India's agriculture. This weather phenomenon is linked to ...
India's EV penetration crosses 11% for first time as auto retail sales hit record in MayIndia's auto sales reached a record in May, growing 9.55 percent. Electric vehicle penetration surpassed 11 percent for the first time. Dea...
Inflation poses bigger risk than growth this fiscal as monsoon and crude weigh on rural demand: NuvamaIn FY27, India's economy grapples with inflation that hits hardest in rural regions, where rising food prices become an urgent concern. The...
Indian retail auto sales rise 9.6% in May; dealers see monsoon-driven demand aheadIndian auto retail sales grew 9.6 percent in May, overcoming heat and fuel price concerns. Passenger vehicles led the surge, with rural mar...
Record pulses buffer to act as shield against El Nino, says govt officialIndia holds a substantial 43 lakh tonnes pulses buffer that will protect against supply disruptions and price hikes due to a potential El N...
Southwest monsoon arrives in Kerala, marks start of India's rainy seasonThe southwest monsoon has arrived in Kerala. This marks the beginning of India's crucial four-month rainy season. However, forecasts indica...
Deficient monsoon risk rises, but macro impact on GDP expected to stay mutedIndia's agricultural output and inflation face heightened concerns as the India Meteorological Department forecasts a stronger probability ...
Lakhs of farmers committed suicide between 2005-14, situation changed under Modi regime: UP CM YogiUttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday highlighted a transformation in agriculture over the past 12 years. He also stated that farme...
A ₹3 lakh crore rain check? India’s monsoon now comes with a Hormuz fine printIndia’s fertiliser supply chain is under strain as the West Asia conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route ...
Fertiliser firms seek more green ammonia as Iran war disrupts suppliesIndia's government is reviewing green ammonia demand from fertiliser companies. This comes as companies seek more long-term supply contract...
India trims fertiliser demand for kharif season as weak monsoon outlook triggers reassessmentIn anticipation of the upcoming sowing season, India is making strategic changes by reducing its fertilizer requirements due to forecasts o...
Tantrum of a problem child might cool India's economic engineThe IMD has retained its forecast for a below-normal monsoon in 2026, with El Nino expected to dominate the June-September season and rainf...