Delhi is likely to see another spell of rain today after Friday's incessant rainfall, while Rajasthan and Odisha face warnings of very heavy showers amid high monsoon activity across India
IMD forecasts generally cloudy skies, light to moderate rainfall and temperatures between 25 and 33 degrees Celsius in Delhi today; heavy rain continues across several states
IMD has forecast generally cloudy skies with light rain in Delhi, while high humidity is expected to persist across much of the country, making conditions uncomfortable
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 27.9 degrees Celsius as the IMD forecast light rain; heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely across western India, with thunderstorms expected in several states
IMD has forecast a cloudy Saturday with light rain and gusty winds in Delhi, while heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected in Gujarat and several other states across India
Delhi is likely to witness light rain and gusty winds through the day, while the IMD has forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra
Delhi is likely to witness a generally cloudy sky with light rain later in the day, while the IMD has issued red and orange warnings for parts of western and central India amid ongoing monsoon
Inflation is back above the RBI's target. The monsoon remains uneven. China's economy is slowing, while India's AI-driven data centre ecosystem is expanding rapidly. An Abakkus Mutual Fund.
Minimum temperature eases to 30.2 degrees Celsius, but hot and humid conditions remain as IMD forecasts light rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds in Delhi; heavy rainfall likely across several states
Maximum temperature likely to remain between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius in Delhi; heavy rainfall alert continues over parts of eastern and northeastern India
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said inflation risks remain elevated due to West Asia tensions, rising oil prices and the possibility of a weak monsoon, even as supply-side pressures dominate
AM Karthik of ICRA Ltd said that NBFCs slow down disbursements, tighten their credit norms and prioritise collections and loan quality over loan growth when macroeconomic headwinds intensify.
Tractor sales, the JM Financial study said, were most sensitive to El Nino conditions, recording weaker sales growth during the La Niña period, which is associated with excess rainfall.
Analysts said the impact of a weak monsoon would depend more on the distribution of rainfall across key agricultural regions rather than the overall national rainfall figure.
Analysts said concerns over agri stocks are justified due to the rainfall deficit, but suggested investors to stay selective rather than avoid the sector altogether.
Divya S of Capri Global said that a weak monsoon often increases gold loan demand, as rural households monetise jewellery to finance the next crop cycle or bridge working capital gaps.
The IMD has forecast a week-long break in the southwest monsoon. Here's why the monsoon takes a pause every year, why this year's break seems unusual, and what it could mean for paddy cultivation
