Tag: Monsoon

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WPI Dips, But Will the Rain Catch Up? Monsoon Holds Inflation Clues

WPI Dips, But Will the Rain Catch Up? Monsoon Holds Inflation Clues

The WPI Food Index, a critical measure encompassing 'Food Articles' from primary...

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India's Retail Inflation Hits Over Six-Year Low at 2.8%, Food Prices Drive Dramatic Fall

India's Retail Inflation Hits Over Six-Year Low at 2.8%, Food Prices Drive Dramatic Fall

Food prices, which account for nearly half the Consumer Price Index (CPI) basket,...

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From Rain to Rate Cuts: Mapping the Monsoon’s Ripple Effect on the Economy

From Rain to Rate Cuts: Mapping the Monsoon’s Ripple Effect on the Economy

The positive agricultural outlook is already evident. Wheat procurement has surged...

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With Strong Harvests and Monsoon Forecast, India Poised for Continued Low Inflation

With Strong Harvests and Monsoon Forecast, India Poised for Continued Low Inflation

The food inflation rate witnessed a substantial reduction, falling from 2.7 percent...

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Southwest Monsoon Arrives in Kerala, Earliest Onset Since 2009: IMD

Southwest Monsoon Arrives in Kerala, Earliest Onset Since 2009: IMD

The monsoon reached Kerala on Saturday, making it the earliest onset over the Indian...

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Strong Monsoon Could Drive Farm-Led Economic Boost in FY26, Says Ind-Ra

Strong Monsoon Could Drive Farm-Led Economic Boost in FY26, Says Ind-Ra

Ind-Ra's projected 4% agricultural GVA growth for FY26 is a plausible outcome given...

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India Set to Receive Above-Normal Monsoon Rains in 2025, Boosting Hopes for Agriculture and Economy

India Set to Receive Above-Normal Monsoon Rains in 2025, Boosting Hopes for Agriculture and Economy

According to IMD, the southwest monsoon seasonal (June to September) rainfall over...

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India’s Cotton Area Set to Decline in 2025-26 Amid Crop Shift: USDA Report

India’s Cotton Area Set to Decline in 2025-26 Amid Crop Shift: USDA Report

Despite the decline in planted area, India’s cotton production is projected at 25...

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USDA estimates record rice production in India, while cotton area dropped

USDA estimates record rice production in India, while cotton area dropped

The USDA estimates India’s MY 2024/25 cotton production at 24.0 million 480-pound...

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Heavy rains cause flood and waterlogging in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan

Heavy rains cause flood and waterlogging in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan

The heavy rains across Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan have not only disrupted daily...

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Bayer CropScience sees revenue and profit dip in Q1 amid weather and supply issues

Bayer CropScience sees revenue and profit dip in Q1 amid weather and supply issues

Bayer CropScience remains cautiously optimistic about the upcoming season, with...

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Tomato Prices Plummet, Farmers Now Getting Rs 400 to 600 Per Crate

Tomato Prices Plummet, Farmers Now Getting Rs 400 to 600 Per Crate

Over the past 15 days, wholesale prices have dropped by 40 percent. Where the average...

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More than 52% of Kharif crop sowing completed, jump in pulses and oilseed cultivation

More than 52% of Kharif crop sowing completed, jump in pulses and oilseed cultivation

The area sown with paddy has reached 115.64 lakh hectares, up from 95.78 lakh hectares...

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Tomato Price Hike Disrupts Kitchen Budgets, Production Hit by Extreme Heat

Tomato Price Hike Disrupts Kitchen Budgets, Production Hit by Extreme Heat

The major reasons for the increase in tomato prices are severe heat and heatwaves....

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Monsoon Progress Slows, Delaying Relief for Heat-Stricken North India

Monsoon Progress Slows, Delaying Relief for Heat-Stricken North India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports that despite the early arrival...

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At 52.3 deg C, Delhi records highest-ever temperature

At 52.3 deg C, Delhi records highest-ever temperature

The non-descript Mungeshpur area in Outer Delhi, hit by hot winds from Rajasthan,...