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MC Daily Monsoon Tracker: Eleven states witness normal or above normal rainfall

TRENDS

MC Daily Monsoon Tracker: Eleven states witness normal or above normal rainfall

In 12 states, there was a rainfall deficiency of 50%. Punjab and Haryana continued to witness around 75% decline in rainfall compared to the normal

India's current account deficit narrows to 0.7% of GDP in FY24; Q4 shows 0.6% surplus

BUSINESS

India's current account deficit narrows to 0.7% of GDP in FY24; Q4 shows 0.6% surplus

Economists contend there is likely to be some slippage in CAD in FY25 to above 1% levels, but it is likely to stay manageable

Madhya Pradesh surpasses Punjab in cereal output: Govt data

BUSINESS

Madhya Pradesh surpasses Punjab in cereal output: Govt data

Telangana has emerged as the fastest-growing major state in terms of cereal output over the past decade

Govt imposes stock limits on wheat till end of the fiscal

BUSINESS

Govt imposes stock limits on wheat till end of the fiscal

No shortage of wheat in the country, says secretary

Govt to focus on job creation, farmers’ concerns in first 100 days: S&P Global Market Intelligence

BUSINESS

Govt to focus on job creation, farmers’ concerns in first 100 days: S&P Global Market Intelligence

Focus on PLI scheme to continue; trade deals with the US, UK and EU likely

MC Summer Dashboard: Rajasthan and Bihar are dealing with high temperatures, rainfall deficits and power shortages

TRENDS

MC Summer Dashboard: Rajasthan and Bihar are dealing with high temperatures, rainfall deficits and power shortages

Rajasthan, Bihar and Jharkhand faced the highest energy shortages, according to data released on Sunday

MC Daily Monsoon Tracker: Punjab and Haryana’s rainfall deficit widens

TRENDS

MC Daily Monsoon Tracker: Punjab and Haryana’s rainfall deficit widens

Delhi’s situation has improved as the national capital’s rain deficit narrowed to 57%, but Chandigarh’s deficit continued to remain high at 93%

MC Daily Monsoon Tracker: Rainfall deficit narrows for Delhi, no respite for Chandigarh

TRENDS

MC Daily Monsoon Tracker: Rainfall deficit narrows for Delhi, no respite for Chandigarh

Rainfall deficits are narrowing in Northern Indian states, except Punjab and Haryana

MC Summer Dashboard: These states are dealing with high temperatures, rainfall deficits and power shortages

TRENDS

MC Summer Dashboard: These states are dealing with high temperatures, rainfall deficits and power shortages

Rajasthan, UP, Uttarakhand and Bihar faced energy shortages, according to data released on Saturday

MC Summer Dashboard: Find out the states facing the worst of the heatwave

BUSINESS

MC Summer Dashboard: Find out the states facing the worst of the heatwave

Heat wave conditions persisted in south Uttar Pradesh and Odisha on Friday

MC Daily Monsoon Tracker: Delhi, Chandigarh have highest rainfall deficit

TRENDS

MC Daily Monsoon Tracker: Delhi, Chandigarh have highest rainfall deficit

India's rainfall deficit narrows to 17%

Share of fishing doubles in India's agri output while cereals decline: MoSPI

BUSINESS

Share of fishing doubles in India's agri output while cereals decline: MoSPI

Fruits and vegetables now account for a larger share of output than cereals

FM Budget review meeting: Agri representatives demand rationalisation of GST rates

BUDGET

FM Budget review meeting: Agri representatives demand rationalisation of GST rates

The GST rate on pesticides at present stands at 18%, whereas water pumps attract a 12% rate under the current regime. Participants also raised the issue of double digit vegetable inflation, and need for improving value chains.

Govt should engage National Statistical Commission more actively: NSC chairman RL Karandikar

BUSINESS

Govt should engage National Statistical Commission more actively: NSC chairman RL Karandikar

NSC chairman says government can do much better to improve timeliness of surveys

India formalised Rs 26 lakh crore of the economy in seven years: SBI Research

BUSINESS

India formalised Rs 26 lakh crore of the economy in seven years: SBI Research

The share of the informal economy had fallen to 23.7% in FY23 from 25.9% in FY16

Private sector activity regains momentum, rises to 60.9 in June

BUSINESS

Private sector activity regains momentum, rises to 60.9 in June

Manufacturing activity rose to 58.5 in June from 57.5 in the previous month.

MC Daily Monsoon Tracker: India’s deficit narrows, Delhi worsens

TRENDS

MC Daily Monsoon Tracker: India’s deficit narrows, Delhi worsens

Delhi’s situation continued to remain grim as the national capital’s rain deficit widened to 95%

MC Summer Dashboard: Heat wave days rise further in third week of June

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MC Summer Dashboard: Heat wave days rise further in third week of June

Sub-divisions like Haryana, Delhi and Chandigarh experienced 7 heat wave days between June 13 and June 19

FDI inflows decline 43%, India drops to 15 in UNCTAD’s FDI rankings

BUSINESS

FDI inflows decline 43%, India drops to 15 in UNCTAD’s FDI rankings

India remained one of the top destination in terms of greenfield project announcements and international project deals

MC Analysis: Budget FY25 - Industry bodies push for an over Rs 1 lakh crore boost to economy

BUSINESS

MC Analysis: Budget FY25 - Industry bodies push for an over Rs 1 lakh crore boost to economy

A large proportion, nearly 60%, is expected to go towards capex

The positive side of India’s heat wave, industrial production to stay steady around 5% level: Economists

BUSINESS

The positive side of India’s heat wave, industrial production to stay steady around 5% level: Economists

The index of industrial production eased to 5% in April from 5.4% in the previous month, but stayed above the 5% mark for third consecutive month.

India, Cambodia discuss UPI, investment opportunities

BUSINESS

India, Cambodia discuss UPI, investment opportunities

The countries had signed an MoU on tourism cooperation in 2015

MC Daily Monsoon Tracker: North India stares at a huge rain deficit; Delhi worst

BUSINESS

MC Daily Monsoon Tracker: North India stares at a huge rain deficit; Delhi worst

India had a rainfall deficit of 18% for period between June 1 and June 19

India must move fast to make data readily and easily available to end-users: National Statistical Commission chairman RL Karandikar

ECONOMY

India must move fast to make data readily and easily available to end-users: National Statistical Commission chairman RL Karandikar

National Statistical chairman pitches for faster availability of data to users, flags the issue of government lagging behind private companies.

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