El Nino may hit India's monsoon, rice and maize output: FAOIndia faces a potential threat as El Nino begins. The Food and Agriculture Organization warns of a weakened summer monsoon. This could stre...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
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
Monsoon advances into Bengal, Sikkim; set to cover more of Andhra, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra this weekThe southwest monsoon is progressing steadily across India. It has now covered Sikkim and parts of Northeast India. The India Meteorologica...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
World food prices slip in May, still near three-year high, FAO saysGlobal food prices edge lower in May as FAO forecasts a 2% decline in world cereal production for 2026-27.
05 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Asia rice surges 20% in May as war and weather threaten outputAsian rice prices experienced their largest monthly surge in nearly two decades in May, driven by weather risks and escalating energy and f...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
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 ...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs SecyThe government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bo...
26 May, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
'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 ...
25 May, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
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 ...
24 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Charting the Global Economy: Factory activity sags on inflationGlobal economic activity is slowing, with manufacturing contracting in many regions due to persistent inflation and the ongoing energy crun...
24 May, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Japan economy grows faster than expected in first quarterJapan’s economy grew 0.5% in the January-March quarter of 2026, beating market expectations of 0.4%, supported by stronger private consumpt...
19 May, 2026, 08.04 AM IST
Crude oil prices likely to stay higher for longer: ADB Chief EconomistCrude oil prices are set to remain high due to the Middle East crisis. This will affect India's economy, lowering GDP growth in FY27. Infla...
10 May, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Asia heat waves spell double trouble for economies hit by oilAsia faces a new inflation threat from El Niño as rising temperatures and dry weather are all set to increase food costs. This comes on top...
08 May, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
Gen Z conspiracy: China thinks the West is pushing its youth to quitIn a cultural shift, many young Chinese individuals are opting for 'lying flat'—a lifestyle choice that rejects pressures of constant work ...
08 May, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
From surplus to strain: World rice supply threatened by Iran war, El NinoThe effects of the Iran war are impacting farmers in top exporters Thailand and Vietnam as well as the import-reliant Philippines and Ind...
02 May, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
AWL Agri Business flags 20% rise in oil-linked costs amid Middle East conflictAWL Agri Business is experiencing a 20% rise in input costs. This surge is linked to the Middle East conflict impacting fuel, chemicals, an...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
How El Nino could impact the world's weather in 2026/27Forecasters predict a strong El Nino developing in late 2026. This phenomenon is expected to bring hotter and drier weather to much of Asia...
24 Apr, 2026, 01.41 PM IST