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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...
Govt needs to revive NITI Aayog's PSU, PSB privatisation program: Arvind PanagariyaFormer NITI Aayog vice chairman Arvind Panagariya urges the government to revive privatization of public sector undertakings and banks. He ...
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...
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 ...
Pankaj Pandey identifies defence, pharma and consumption as core stock picking themesIndian equities face a mixed outlook due to potential monsoon deficit and uneven corporate earnings. While rural-linked sectors may see pre...
'Inflation and unholy mess:' Why Nithin Kamath thinks RBI may not stay soft on interest ratesNithin Kamath warned that a weak monsoon caused by El Niño and rising global oil prices linked to the Iran conflict could sharply increase ...
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
Supply-side stress, weather add uncertainty to macrosIndia's economy faces near-term challenges. Supply issues and weather create uncertainty. Geopolitical events in West Asia could impact dom...
India’s near-term outlook clouded by supply risks, weather uncertainties: RBI reportIndia's economy faces near-term challenges. Supply issues and weather create uncertainty. Geopolitical events in West Asia could impact dom...
Bengaluru rain update: Bangalore braces for intense showers, thunderstorms and strong winds as IMD issues yellow alert till May 24Bengaluru rain today: Bengaluru is facing intense pre-monsoon showers, with a yellow alert issued for thunderstorms and lightning. Heavy ra...
Sugar week optimism hinges on El Niño impacts, petrobras policyThe sugar industry is seeking price drivers amidst a weak market, with focus on Brazilian gasoline prices and El Niño's impact on productio...
Liberty crush Sun in WNBA season opener behind Breanna Stewart’s big performanceBreanna Stewart powered the New York Liberty to a resounding 106-75 season-opening win over the Connecticut Sun. Stewart's stellar 31-point...
Rain check! A dry economic switch may add to Indians' war-led shocksAs India braces for an expected below-average monsoon alongside the looming threat of El Niño, concerns mount over a potential inflation sp...
India in the hot seat as blackout risks rise with temperatureAs the summer heatwave intensifies, India is preparing for relentless heat well past June. Power networks are under immense strain due to i...
India’s $138 billion money bank outside the border is getting harder to shakeThe resilience of India's remittance system has reached new heights, with money sent home now more equipped to withstand external shocks. A...
W.O.R.R is the worry. A four-way assault pummells Indian macroIndia faces a rare convergence of four macro shocks—war-driven oil surge, a record weak rupee, and a likely poor monsoon—raising inflation ...
India finds $800 billion silver lining as conflict clouds gatherWith an eye on the future, India is set to welcome a massive $800 billion wave of capital investment over the upcoming five years. The curr...
West Asia war, rain deficit can hike inflation, drag India's growth: FinminIndia's economy faces significant challenges from the West Asia war and a predicted weak monsoon. These factors threaten to increase inflat...
India’s heat wave creates new inflation risks after oil surgeIndia faces inflation risks from severe heat waves and predicted below-normal monsoon rains, exacerbating existing economic pressures from ...
India needs to reduce the strategic importance of fertilisers through a bold agricultural policyGlobal events like the West Asia conflict and El Nino threaten governments. Rising fertilizer prices create a fiscal and political crisis f...