Monsoon

Kharif sowing gap with last year narrows further during week ended July 24

Gaps in the area under all crops - oilseeds, pulses, soybean, groundnut, urad, moong and maize - narrowed compared to the previous week

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

Monsoon, AI, Inflation, China & more: 10 macro trends that will drive Indian markets in H2 2026

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.

Yellow alert in Delhi as IMD forecasts light rain today; humidity persists

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

IMD predicts heavy rainfall across most states; Delhi may get light showers

Maximum temperature likely to remain between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius in Delhi; heavy rainfall alert continues over parts of eastern and northeastern India

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

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.

What is a 'monsoon break' and why does it matter for paddy farmers?

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

El Niño impact keeps India's hydropower generation weak through July

Weak monsoon rains linked to El Niño have lowered reservoir levels, curbing hydropower generation and increasing India's reliance on coal to meet rising electricity demand

Kharif sowing picks up pace but acreage gap still remains big enough

Kharif sowing gathers pace as monsoon improves, but acreage remains below last year amid weak rainfall concerns

Weak monsoon may lift soluble fertiliser demand, price remains a risk: SFAI

An uncertain monsoon could work in favour of India's soluble fertiliser makers this Kharif season, but a sharp rise in prices poses a bigger risk to demand, industry body SFAI said on Sunday. Prices of key inputs have surged 60-100 per cent over the past year due to China's export curbs and disruptions linked to tensions in West Asia, Soluble Fertilizer Association of India (SFAI) President Rajib Chakraborty said. "Current prices are almost 60 to 100 per cent up," Chakraborty told PTI, adding that monoammonium phosphate (MAP), which sold for around USD 1,000 per tonne over the last couple of years, is now trading at USD 1,500-1,600 per tonne. "An increase of USD 600 per tonne means it's a big thing," he noted. Asked about the biggest risk to the sector this season, Chakraborty said it was the possibility of a drop in consumption due to the price rise. "The moment it becomes very expensive, farmers stop using it," he said, adding that price control was not possible or within the ..

Why the monsoon could decide whether India's inflation stays in check

Food accounts for nearly 40% of India's CPI basket. That makes the monsoon one of the earliest signals of whether inflation stays under control or becomes a policy concern

Southwest monsoon covers India, 36 days after touching Kerala coast

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the usual date for the monsoon to cover the entire country is July 8 and, therefore, this year it has been delayed by a day

79% Delhi NCR residents rate monsoon preparedness as poor: Survey

A survey found 79% of Delhi NCR residents rated their local administration's preparedness for monsoon waterlogging as poor or pathetic, with Gurugram recording the highest dissatisfaction