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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...
India's economic plot twist comes with one villain stepping aside, another waitingIndia's economic outlook has improved as falling crude oil prices ease inflation, strengthen the balance of payments and prompt economists ...
While trees across Bengaluru fall during heavy monsoon storms, this engineer’s 600-sq-ft rooftop forest of 100+ fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants stands strongBengaluru's monsoon woes are being countered by a remarkable five-storey rooftop forest, cultivated by engineer Venkataraman. This 600-squa...
Economy resilient but risks from monsoon, geopolitical uncertainties remain: FinMin reportIndia's economy shows resilience despite a slight slowdown in some key indicators. While global commodity prices ease, risks loom from an u...
Below-normal monsoon won't derail rural demand, says Nomura's Mihir ShahDespite fears of a weaker monsoon, Nomura's Mihir Shah anticipates muted impact on rural demand due to healthy reservoir levels and improve...
Power demand tops 250 GW as weak monsoon keeps heat onIndia's peak power demand is soaring above 250 GW due to lingering heatwaves, outpacing a sluggish monsoon. Authorities are preparing conti...
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...
This farmer from Madhya Pradesh earned Rs 12 lakh from turmeric: Her simple gardening tips to grow high-profit turmeric during monsoon at your homeA Madhya Pradesh farmer escalated her income by cultivating turmeric, reportedly earning ₹12 lakh in one cycle. Her success stems from orga...
El Niño is set to further disrupt India's $300 billion farm supply chainIndia's crucial monsoon rains are delayed, disrupting the nation's $300 billion farm economy just as planting season begins. This agricultu...
India's FY27 growth likely to slow down to 6.6% on energy stress, sub-par monsoon: S&PIndia's economic growth is projected to slow to 6.6% in the current fiscal year, according to S&P Global Ratings. This slowdown is attribut...
India has contingency plans in place amid 40% rainfall deficit, says Agriculture CommissionerWhile India is currently facing 40 per cent rainfall deficit, the country has prepared district-level contingency plans to tackle possible ...
Slowing rural incomes could weigh on consumer demand: Dhananjay SinhaHeadline rural wage growth in India is misleading, with underlying increases significantly lower than reported. Rising inflation, reverse m...
Aravalli Biodiversity Park helps Delhi retain 3 million litres of rainwater, reduce flooding: StudyDelhi's Aravalli Biodiversity Park is a vital green lung, retaining nearly three million litres of rainwater annually and significantly red...
Maharashtra: BMC alerts citizens after IMD issues 3-hour Orange weather warningMumbai is bracing for more pre-monsoon showers as the BMC issued an Orange warning for thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds. While thes...
NSE, Jio IPOs unlikely to drain market liquidity; plenty of money waiting on the sidelines: Prateek AgarwalMega IPOs from NSE and Reliance Jio are sparking liquidity concerns, but Motilal Oswal AMC's Prateek Agarwal believes ample capital awaits....
Weak start to monsoon seen clouding Kharif season outlook: ReportIndia's monsoon has begun with a significant rainfall deficit, impacting kharif sowing, particularly for pulses and cotton. While reservoir...
RBI MPC member Nagesh Kumar flags import dependence, Gulf remittances, El Nino risks in minutesIndia faces significant economic risks from the West Asia conflict, including potential disruptions to oil and fertilizer imports via the S...
Not just El Nino: What else is holding back India's monsoon?India's monsoon has slowed significantly. A weak surge from the Arabian Sea and missing weather systems are causing a rainfall deficit. Thi...
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...
US-Iran peace deal brings relief, but India turns to a risk at homeIndia just got a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditio...