Super El Nino: What the potential arrival of a stronger 'little boy' means for India’s water, power, health, winter and summer?India is projected to experience a warmer and drier start to winter as a super El Niño develops. A weak monsoon has led to concerns over wa...
14 Oct, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Everyone looks at 2-wheelers and FMCG. Another set that feels the monsoon’s test: 6 stocks with upside potential of up to 33%The monsoon is one influence on rural financial health. It is not a complete predictor of what a lender will earn. Whether good rain become...
10 Oct, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Weak rains clouds recovery in Rs 3.3 lakh crore microfinance sectorIndia's microfinance sector, with a market worth ₹3.30 lakh crore, is encountering credit risk hurdles. Key factors include inconsistent ra...
09 Oct, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
Inside 11-quarter high earnings pomp, 46 companies may wipe out up to 84% of their Q2 profitsAt least 46 companies are expected to report double-digit profit declines in Q2, despite Motilal Oswal projecting 22% earnings growth for i...
08 Oct, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
S&P projects 12-14% credit growth this fiscal, warns weak monsoon may hit rural lendingS&P Global forecasts a 12-14% increase in financial sector lending despite potential slowdowns in rural areas. Concerns about weak monsoon ...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
S&P sees 12-14% credit growth in India despite rural stress risksS&P has projected credit growth of 12-14% in India's financial sector, emphasizing concerns about rural credit growth. The potential impact...
06 Oct, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Vehicle registrations up 32% on-year in SeptemberAs per data collated by Federation of Automotive Dealers’ Associations (FADA), passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and commercial vehicles ret...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Auto sales surge in September, but GST base clouds the picture. Can stocks rebound ahead of Q2 results?India’s auto sector delivered a mixed September, with strong passenger- and commercial-vehicle sales offset by weak tractor and domestic tw...
04 Oct, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Weakest monsoon since 2015 prompts ICRA to cut FY27 farm growth forecastIn 2026, the Southwest monsoon recorded rainfall at 87 percent of the long-period average, the lowest since 2015. ICRA has lowered its agri...
02 Oct, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
The Street feels global heatBond markets are imposing fiscal discipline on governments as borrowing levels increase amid geopolitical tensions and rising inflation. Ce...
01 Oct, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Crisil lifts India FY27 growth forecast to 7% on strong H1 momentumCrisil has raised its GDP growth forecast for India in FY27 to 7%, reflecting strong domestic demand. Resilient consumer spending and gover...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
India Inc can weather 50 bps rate hike, El Nino impact: CrisilCrisil Ratings stated that India Inc will manage the expected 0.50 percentage point rate hike. The agency also indicated that rural demand ...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
RBI may face two hikes, one dilemma as repo rate is seen hitting 5.75% soon: ReportThe Reserve Bank of India is projected to increase its repo rate by 25 basis points in October and December. Inflationary pressures, primar...
29 Sep, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Triple shock rattles India’s FMCG basket as 68% of categories lose volumeIndia's FMCG market is experiencing significant challenges as higher costs and rural income pressures affect consumption patterns, NielsenI...
27 Sep, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Fitch raises India FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.9% from 6.4%, sees 25 bps RBI rate hike in OctoberFitch Ratings has raised India’s FY27 growth forecast to 6.9% from 6.4% after the economy expanded 7.8% in the June quarter, demonstrating ...
24 Sep, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
India’s farmers cut back on seeds, fertilisers as rains fail, Rallis India CEO saysDue to erratic monsoon patterns, farmers in India are cutting back on their investments in pesticides, fertilizers, and seeds. The irregula...
23 Sep, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
After S&P & Fitch, ADB raises India's growth aim to 7% but El Nino clouds food storyIndia's economy is demonstrating resilience, leading to raised growth forecasts from institutions like the Asian Development Bank. However,...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.22 AM IST