Indian Monsoon

Delhi may get light rain while monsoon continues to wreak havoc in India

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 to see light rain today as heavy showers lash western, central 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 to see light rain today; IMD warns of very heavy rainfall in Gujarat

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

How prolonged heat, erratic rains are making eggs and chicken costlier

A prolonged heatwave, delayed monsoon, expensive poultry feed have squeezed production across farms, pushing egg and chicken prices higher, raising concerns over how long the supply crunch could last

Unemployment among rural women at one-year high in June: Experts

Weak monsoon and delayed kharif sowing may have pushed rural women's unemployment to a one-year high in June despite higher labour force participation

Oil prices, weak monsoon pose biggest risks to India's FY27 GDP growth: IMF

The IMF warns that rising oil prices from West Asia tensions and an El Nino-hit monsoon pose key downside risks to India's 2026-27 economic growth outlook

Kharif sowing picks up pace, year-on-year acreage gap narrows to 6%

This happened even as the monsoon entered a weak phase, as the rains in the previous fortnight provided sufficient soil moisture to start planting

El Nino-driven monsoon swings threaten crops, power grid in India

This year's monsoon opened with India's fifth-driest June on record and rainfall almost 40% below normal levels, followed by a sudden deluge early this month

At least 17 killed in rain-related incidents in J-K, Uttarakhand, Nagaland

Jammu and Kashmir bore the brunt of monsoon fury on Sunday, accounting for 12 out of 17 deaths reported in rain-related incidents across northern and eastern India. The death toll in Jammu and Kashmir rose to 12 as torrential rains unleashed landslides and flash floods across the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri, causing widespread damage to public and private infrastructure including roads and houses. The devastation prompted Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to skip National Conference's proposed statehood protest in Delhi on Monday and rush to Jammu to take stock of the emerging situation and oversee relief efforts. Abdullah reached the Civil Secretariat here at 6 pm and chaired a high-level meeting. The worst devastation was reported from Surankote tehsil in Poonch district, where most of the fatalities occurred, while rescue teams raced against time to trace the missing persons, the officials said. A police official said one more body was recovered in Surankote area of .

Sugar industry says recent price spike not supported by fundamentals

ISMA and NFCSF said India has adequate sugar stocks to meet domestic demand and urged traders and buyers to avoid speculative purchases and hoarding

West Asia tensions, weak monsoon key risks for Indian economy: RBI Governor

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

Delhi braces for hot, humid day; IMD warns of heavy rain across country

While Delhi is expected to remain hot and humid under partly cloudy skies, the IMD has forecast widespread heavy rainfall over eastern and northeastern states, with extremely heavy showers over Odisha

Rain check for RBI: Food inflation, El Niño risks make rate cuts unlikely

Keeping in mind the factors on crop prospects, it stands to reason that rate cuts are out, and an unchanged position can be expected.

Monsoon picks up, but market bulls aren't out of the woods yet; here's why

The recent acceleration in rainfall has provided a sentiment lift, but from a fundamental standpoint, it has only partially mitigated D-Street's underlying anxieties.

Weak monsoon raises rural credit risks; cash flow stress likely: ICRA

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.

El Niño years: Tractor sales lag; 2-wheelers & FMCG hold up, finds study

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.

El Niño, weak monsoon cloud tractor, two-wheeler sales; analysts weigh risk

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.

Agri stocks: Analysts stay selective as rain deficit widens; top picks here

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.

Weak monsoon will increase rural gold loan demand: Divya S, Capri Global

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.

Rainfall derivatives: How Mumbai's monsoon actually got priced in

Six weeks into India's first rainfall derivative, the numbers have more to say than the launch-day press release did