Monsoon arrives in Kerala: Economists give a thumbs up, say this will help boost rural demand A good monsoon bodes well for the Indian economy and a healthy, well-distributed rains will help lift agriculture incomes by… May 31, 2024 14:56 IST
Will RBI cut rates before the US Fed? Elara Capital says rates may be on hold on inflation worries Though the growth outlook is steady, inclement weather conditions and the current heatwave across the country pose key risks to… April 30, 2024 17:36 IST
Skymet, IMD’s ‘above normal’ monsoon predictions for 2024 bodes well for inflation, says CRISIL “This prediction bodes well for inflation since sticky food inflation has been a bane for the past two fiscals. After… April 16, 2024 14:20 IST
FMCG companies expect more rural buying after Skymet predicts normal monsoon The FMCG firms, on account of a better monsoon, are expecting a better 2024-25 (FY25) compared to the previous financial… April 12, 2024 15:22 IST
Domestic sales volume of complex fertilisers to grow by 4-5% in fiscal 2025, says CRISIL Lower volatility in raw material cost will support commensurate nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) by the government and help improve operating profitability… February 27, 2024 13:35 IST
36% deficit rainfall leads to spike in power demand in August, Kotak says new investment need of the hour The temporal distribution of monsoons normally causes spikes in power demand in the months of August/September due to irrigation requirements… September 26, 2023 17:05 IST
Monsoon deficiency: Outlook on rural demand is further clouded by potential risks such as El Nino Tractor sales are an important indicator of farm sentiment, but rainfall deficiency has had no discernible impact on volumes. September 5, 2023 05:00 IST
Maharashtra reviews drought preparedness, kharif activities, implementation of schemes in case of below normal monsoon The meeting highlighted the measures being undertaken for drought preparedness in the state. It was acknowledged that all the instructions… July 5, 2023 09:25 IST
Monsoon deficiency own to 23% from 47% in a week To cover entire country in 2 days, 10 days ahead of “normal” schedule June 27, 2023 05:15 IST
Monsoon deficiency declines to 33% from 47% in 3 days The cumulative rainfall across the country, according to India Meteorological Department, (IMD) during June 1–19 has been 33% less than… June 20, 2023 01:00 IST
Delayed monsoon The private forecaster, Skymet, earlier predicted it for June 7 with an error margin of three days. June 8, 2023 03:30 IST
Predicting monsoon strength The monsoon irrigates around 60% of net sown area in the country. April 13, 2023 06:44 IST
Monsoon forecast lifts FMCG, auto firms’ hopes of rural consumption While the El Nino impact could be felt in the second half of the monsoon season, the IMD said that… April 12, 2023 05:30 IST
Normal or below-normal? IMD and Skymet’s forecasts are divided, but agriculture must not remain hostage to the vagaries of the monsoon April 12, 2023 04:00 IST
Coming monsoon to be below normal at 94% of benchmark: Skymet IMD to release forecast today April 11, 2023 02:15 IST
India to get below-average monsoon this year in risk to economy India — still reeling from the after-effects of last year’s tormenting heat waves that slashed its wheat output and forced… April 10, 2023 16:01 IST
The El Nino factor This could cloud prospects of a fifth consecutive bountiful southwest monsoon. March 4, 2023 04:15 IST
Monsoon’s retreat Erratic rainfall pattern should dictate change in kharif cropping. October 4, 2022 04:15 IST