Australia declares El Nino set to be strongest in decadesAustralia's weather bureau has warned of an El Nino forming in the tropical Pacific. This weather pattern could become one of the strongest...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
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 ...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Deficient monsoon risk rises, but macro impact on GDP expected to stay mutedIndia's agricultural output and inflation face heightened concerns as the India Meteorological Department forecasts a stronger probability ...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.57 AM IST
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...
30 May, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Think it's hot now? World headed for repeated heat record shocks, warns UNNew United Nations climate projections reveal Earth will likely surpass the safe climate threshold repeatedly in the next five years. The h...
28 May, 2026, 11.50 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
A scorching Asian summer will add to risk of surging gas pricesGlobal gas markets are on edge as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. Traders are watching China and weather forecasts closely. Ho...
26 May, 2026, 07.24 AM 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
Top fertiliser companies float tender to buy 600k t SulphurTop Indian fertiliser firms have united to buy a large quantity of sulphur. This critical raw material is needed for phosphatic fertilisers...
20 May, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
India's growth to moderate to 6.6 pc in FY27; reforms key to achieve Viksit Bharat goal: S&P reportIndia's economic growth is expected to slow to 6.6 percent this fiscal year. Achieving the Viksit Bharat goal by 2047 requires crucial refo...
06 May, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Forecast for strong El Nino fans worries about global crops as Iran war bitesA strong El Nino is expected in the second half of 2026. This will bring hotter, drier weather to Asia. Crops and food supplies will be aff...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Wheat rallies on weather woes and Iran-linked fertilizer crunchWheat prices are climbing significantly this week. Fertilizer shortages, exacerbated by the Iran war, are also a major concern. These facto...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Southwest monsoon to be 8% below Long Period Average: IMDIndia anticipates below-normal monsoon rainfall in 2026. Precipitation is projected to be 8% below the Long Period Average. This forecast r...
14 Apr, 2026, 01.10 AM IST
IMD forecasts milder winter, fewer coldwave daysNew Delhi will see a milder winter in 2024-2025 with fewer coldwave days and higher than normal minimum temperatures. This follows the seco...
02 Dec, 2024, 08.37 PM IST
This winter will not be severe, says MoES secretaryThe high temperatures and heat waves of the current year are expected to have a role in reducing the winter chill. "Normally, a year after ...
26 Nov, 2019, 09.25 AM IST
Global warming, local factors behind a warmer winter in north IndiaApart from global warming, local atmospheric conditions are also among the causes for a warmer winter. A milder winter will also mean damag...
15 Dec, 2016, 10.14 PM IST
Private forecasters bet on Indian Ocean to turnaround monsoon currentSkymet also says that 1997 was an El Nino year, with the weather office forecast of 92 per cent of the average rainfall over the season.
05 Jun, 2015, 06.42 AM IST