A 10% rain deficit could add as much as one-percentage-point to headline consumer inflation driven by food prices, according to research by Yuvika Singhal, an economist at QuantEco Research. India’s cumulative rainfall was 43% below normal as of June 22.

A 10% rain deficit could add as much as one-percentage-point to headline consumer inflation driven by food prices, according to research by Yuvika Singhal, an economist at…

The recent drop in crude oil prices is providing some relief from inflation worries. Yet, the unpredictable monsoon season poses a serious risk to the purchasing power in rural…

India's stock market faces a new challenge as a severe "Super El Niño" threatens the monsoon, impacting 56% of GDP tied to consumption. This follows a decade-low monsoon start,…

India's economy shows resilience despite a slight slowdown in some key indicators. While global commodity prices ease, risks loom from an uneven monsoon, potential El Nino, and…

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast below-normal rainfall for July, the most crucial month for the southwest monsoon and kharif sowing. While some regions may…