Adani Power Ltd on Thursday reported robust profitability for the third quarter of Financial Year 2026 despite a temporary disruption in electricity demand caused by extended monsoons, cooler temperatures, and a high base effect.
He underscored the difficulties of cremations during the monsoon season, including half-burnt bodies, pollution, and the struggle to maintain dignity and environmental safety during the cremation process.
The Northeast Monsoon was active over South Tamil Nadu, bringing rainfall to several areas across Tamil Nadu and the Karaikal region, and light rain to Puducherry on Sunday.
India's power sector faces a critical juncture as demand is set to recover in 2026 to reverse a period of underperformance driven by weak consumption trends. According to a recent report by Jefferies, the sector saw subdued activity throughout 2025, with power demand remaining flat year-on-y
Growth in the Mining sector at 5.4 per cent has also rebounded due to closure of monsoon season and strong growth in metallic minerals such as Iron ore. The growth rate for Electricity was recorded at (-)1.5 percent.
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has urged the Punjab government to focus on the needs of families impacted by severe monsoon floods in southern Punjab, many of whom are still facing challenges in rebuilding their homes without proper assistance as winter approaches
"Over the past few years, we have seen Mumbai and other cities choke. Our food systems are collapsing due to the erratic monsoons. Climate has hit the core of our state's efficiency and productivity. Yet the BJP regime is cutting 45,000 mangroves and 'compensating' them 900 kms away- in C
"There are more than 35,000 roads in Chennai, including bus route roads and interior roads. Of these, restoration work on 3,985 roads damaged by the rains has been completed," Mayor Priya said.
Industry players noted that while demand has risen due to a favourable monsoon and expanded acreage, both government measures and long-term supply arrangements have helped stabilise the situation.
India has successfully shielded its fertiliser supply chain from the impact of China's export restrictions by diversifying import sources and securing long-term contracts.
India's farm sector growth is expected to strengthen in the financial year ending March 2026, rising to around 4 per cent from 3.5 per cent last year, driven by a sharp expansion in fisheries and livestock, Ramesh Chand, Member of the NITI Aayog said on Monday.