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...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Risks cloud hover over microfinanceThe Reserve Bank of India, too, raised concerns over higher inflation due to low average rainfall and supply chain disruptions due to geopo...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.55 AM 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
El Nino returns to Pacific, likely to intensify through monsoon season, says IMDEl Nino has returned to the tropical Pacific. The India Meteorological Department warns it may intensify during the southwest monsoon. The ...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
India's retail inflation quickens to 3.93% in May amid high food & fuel pricesIndia's retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May. Food and fuel prices increased, impacting consumer costs. This marks the highest inflation r...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Western disturbances slow monsoon, below-normal rain likely in central, north IndiaIndia faces below-average rainfall for the next two weeks. Western disturbances are delaying the monsoon's progress, particularly in centra...
11 Jun, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Govt identifies 197 districts most vulnerable to El Nino impact, prepares contingency planIndia's Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced 197 districts are vulnerable to El Nino. The government has prepared state-wis...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
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 ...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Monsoon likely to enter north Bengal in three-four days: IMDThe southwest monsoon is expected to reach West Bengal's sub-Himalayan regions in three to four days. Northern districts are already experi...
08 Jun, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
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...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
El Nino sets in as Pacific crosses critical 0.5°C threshold: What it could mean for India's monsoon this yearEl Nino: A major global weather signal, El Niño, has officially begun and the sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific have crossed...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Sanjay Malhotra & co warn weak monsoon could stir food inflation despite price stabilityRBI monetary policy meeting: India's monsoon season is critical for farms and prices. A weak monsoon could impact crop yields and raise foo...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
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...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
WMO warns of strong El Niño risk; India braces for weaker monsoon, hotter JuneThe World Meteorological Organization warns of developing El Niño conditions. This raises the risk of global weather disruptions and extrem...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Weather update: Kerala braces for monsoon arrival as IMD issues orange alerts; Delhi-NCR set for rain and thunderstormsThe southwest monsoon is set to arrive in Kerala around June 4, bringing very heavy rainfall and orange alerts for several districts. Meanw...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
El Niño effect: Why India may see weak monsoon and harsher summerIndia faces a double blow as the IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon rainfall, with a 60% chance of deficient rains due to El Niño. This, co...
30 May, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
IMD retains below-normal monsoon forecast; Raises worries for farms and food billsIndia's weather office predicts below-average monsoon rains for 2026. El Nino conditions are expected to develop soon. This could impact fa...
29 May, 2026, 06.07 PM IST