Tractor demand drying to likely 3-year low at arid farmsTractor sales are projected to fall by up to 10% year-on-year, while vehicle dealers in some markets are also seeing sharp declines in sale...
29 Oct, 2026, 06.07 AM IST
HUL sales rise 15% to hit 14-quarter high, but inflation clouds demand outlookHindustan Unilever posted a turnover of ₹18,071 crore for the September quarter, highlighting a 15% rise. Even with a price increase of 7.5...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Arunachal Pradesh faces protests over 11,000-MW Siang dam, 1,605-MW Subansiri projectProtests erupted in Arunachal Pradesh over proposed hydropower projects, causing violent clashes and significant unrest. People oppose the ...
27 Oct, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
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...
27 Oct, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
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...
23 Oct, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Global sugar market supply deficit to grow sharply, analyst saysMajor sugar-producing regions, including Brazil, India, and the European Union, struggle with adverse weather impacts from El Niño. Brazil'...
21 Oct, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
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 ...
20 Oct, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Uneven rains may keep price of spices elevatedSouthern India is currently grappling with challenges in spice production, primarily due to uneven monsoon patterns and parched soil, which...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
FMCG firms grapple with input cost inflation in Q2, brace for margin pressure in H2FMCG companies are experiencing increased margin pressure as input costs continue to rise. Rising inflation is affecting profitability, for...
18 Oct, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
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...
15 Oct, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
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...
14 Oct, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Wheat sowing faces heat from water shortage this winterFarmers in India are likely to reduce wheat planting this winter due to water scarcity and low minimum support prices. Regions such as Raja...
13 Oct, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
India's retail inflation quickens to 5.54% in September from 4.83% in August, hits near two-year highIndia's retail inflation accelerated to 5.54% in September 2026, a notable rise from August's 4.83%. This jump is particularly linked to ri...
12 Oct, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
India’s monsoon risks may raise food industry costs: D&BIndia is experiencing agricultural risks attributed to monsoon conditions, which could impact food processors and poultry producers. Procur...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Everyone looks at 2-wheelers and FMCG. Another set that feels the monsoon’s test: 6 stocks with upside potential of up to 33%The monsoon is one influence on rural financial health. It is not a complete predictor of what a lender will earn. Whether good rain become...
10 Oct, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Weak rains clouds recovery in Rs 3.3 lakh crore microfinance sectorIndia's microfinance sector, with a market worth ₹3.30 lakh crore, is encountering credit risk hurdles. Key factors include inconsistent ra...
09 Oct, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: West Asia conflict keeps global outlook uncertain, says Sanjay MalhotraThe Reserve Bank of India has raised the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%. This increase is the first since February 2023 amid ...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.52 AM IST