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Paris accord threshold could be breached in 4 years as warming accelerates: AnalysisEarth's climate is warming rapidly due to human actions. Global temperatures reached 1.37 degrees Celsius last year. Scientists warn the 1....
India eyes more FDI, speed up divestment, asset monetisation as economy faces external risksIndia's government is set to accelerate reforms, focusing on attracting foreign investment and divesting assets. This strategy aims to main...
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...
Indian economy, government finances, see mounting costs from Iran warIndia's economy, once humming with benign inflation and steady growth, now faces mounting costs from the Iran war. As a major oil importer,...
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 ...
Zinc prices at multi-year highs: What’s driving the rally and what lies ahead?Zinc prices have climbed to multi-year highs as tight global inventories, rising production costs, and supply disruptions fuel a strong ral...
RBI MPC: India's Goldilocks moment dims, but the lights are not outIndia's economic "Goldilocks moment" is shifting as the RBI raises its inflation forecast and lowers growth projections due to external sho...
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...
Rate hikes are coming, RBI has sent a clear signal, says Anubhuti Sahay, Standard CharteredDespite holding the repo rate steady, the Reserve Bank of India's significantly upgraded inflation forecasts signal a strong likelihood of ...
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...
RBI MPC highlights: Top decisions announced by Governor Sanjay Malhotra & CoRBI Monetary Policy Meeting Highlights: Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) decision, wit...
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Sanjay Malhotra & Co hold rates steady at 5.25% as oil shock, weak rupee & West Asia war cloud outlookRBI Monetary Policy Meeting 2026: The Reserve Bank of India maintained the repo rate at 5.25%, balancing inflation risks from rising crude ...
Why the RBI kept rates unchanged amid oil, rupee and geopolitical pressuresRBI Repo Rate: The Reserve Bank of India has maintained its key interest rate at 5.25%. This decision prioritizes economic growth as inflat...
RBI GDP growth 2026-27: Forecast cut to 6.6% as oil, war and subpar monsoon risks mountRBI GDP Growth 2026-27: The Reserve Bank of India has reduced its economic growth forecast for FY27 to 6.6 percent. This adjustment comes a...
‘The upcoming El Nino event could cost India $1 trillion in losses’An impending El Nino event threatens global economies, with India facing potential losses exceeding one trillion dollars. This climate phen...
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...
Higher petrol, diesel prices threaten to rekindle inflation pressures: ReportFuel prices are rising in India. This will increase transport and manufacturing costs. These higher costs will likely lead to more inflatio...
Southwest monsoon likely to reach Kerala around June 4: IMDIMD Monsoon Update: The Southwest Monsoon is expected to arrive in Kerala around June 4. The India Meteorological Department reports favour...
Charting the global economy: Inflation hits incomes and spendingGlobal economies face rising inflation and slowing consumer spending. In the US, incomes are squeezed, pushing savings rates down. Europe s...
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...