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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...- 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...
- Volatile crude prices, forex swings and poor rains pose challenge for India: FM SitharamanIndia's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted significant economic challenges. These include fluctuating foreign exchange and cru...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- Indian power firms snap up gas to meet rising night-time cooling demandIndia's power companies have significantly boosted natural gas purchases from a domestic exchange, quadrupling them to combat soaring summe...
- India’s heat exposes a fragile grid as energy crunch deepensIndia is bracing for an intense summer with heat waves set to persist. Power grids are under immense pressure due to rising demand and ener...
- 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 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...
- Adani Power shares jump 3% to fresh 52-week high as firm expands nuclear energy ambitionsShares of Adani Power hit a fresh 52-week high after its subsidiary Adani Atomic Energy incorporated Coastal-Maha Atomic Energy, signalling...
- Pakistan power cuts deepen as hydropower slump hits supplyPakistan faces a doubled electricity shortfall this week. Hydropower output has significantly decreased. This situation has led to extended...
- Why AC maker Blue Star wants both summer and monsoon seasons to be good this yearBlue Star’s growth outlook hinges on strong summer-led urban demand and a favourable monsoon supporting rural markets, which now drive over...
- Late monsoon surge to shower relief on states at drought riskMet officials expect rain activity in the coming days to make some dent in the large deficits in UP, MP and, to a lesser extent, Haryana.
- States asked to be ready for rain shortfallThe June-September monsoon rainfall this year is expected to be 96% of the long-term average, with a 5% error margin, as per the weather of...
- 22% monsoon deficit in August, third driest since 1993Adding to the bleak scenario is the prospect of the monsoon's retreat beginning soon. "The start of monsoon withdrawal is on cards," said I...
- Rain shortfall cause for worry: D SubbaraoDeficiency of rainfall is a cause for worry as it might put pressure on some commodities, RBI Governor D Subbarao said here on Monday.
- Kharif crops to take a hit from rain shortfall: GovernmentThe deficit rainfall will take a toll on kharif production this year with coarse cereals like maize receiving the maximum hit.
- Amid poor rainfall, government reviews sowing situation in major statesRains in August would be crucial to make up shortfall in area, Union Agriculture Secretary Ashish Bahuguna said today.
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