Strong El Nino raise risks for monsoon outlook: Report

Strengthening El Nino conditions and a return of the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) to neutral are raising downside risks...

Food inflation composition shifts as protein-rich items, processe

India's food inflation is undergoing a shift in its composition, with protein-rich items, processed foods and edible...

Weak September rains could push FY27 CPI inflation

India's inflation outlook will hinge critically on rainfall in September, with a further shortfall in the final...

Kharif output may see limited impact from monsoon deficit as sowi

India's current monsoon rainfall deficit may have a more limited impact on kharif output than feared earlier as the...

Sugar production hit by Red Rot : Pralhad Joshi

Joshi said sugar production had declined due to red rot disease and El Nino conditions, affecting agricultural...

Hotter, drier weather to push India's power demand 6.5-7.5%

India's power demand is estimated to rise 6.5-7.5 per cent year-on-year this fiscal to 1,825-1,835 billion units...

India’s peak power demand rises 12% in April-June: Govt

In a written reply in Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik said the development of El Nino...

A revival in monsoon can help ease food inflation risks: BoB

A revival in monsoon rainfall and better distribution in the coming weeks could provide some relief to food...

July rainfall pick-up positive for farm growth, rural incomes des

A pick-up in monsoon rainfall during July is expected to support agricultural growth and improve rural incomes,...

Improving monsoon momentum may support kharif sowing, but regiona

India's southwest monsoon improved significantly in July, boosting hopes for a recovery in kharif sowing in the...

Strengthening El Niño, weak rainfall may hit kharif oilseed

India's kharif oilseed and cotton crops could face weather-related challenges in the coming weeks as strengthening...

July rains ease concerns, but agriculture risks persist: CRISIL

Early July rains have eased immediate concerns over this year's southwest monsoon after a parched June, but risks to...