Monsoon

Heavy rains threaten apple supply as prices stay elevated

Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir, which together produce over 90% of India’s apples, face damage to the crop and transport woes as several roads have been washed away this monsoon season

Kharif sowing edges up 1.4%, but excess rains loom as risk

Rice and coarse cereals have covered more area than last year, but pulses, oilseeds and cotton lag behind

Southwest monsoon set to begin withdrawal from September 15: IMD

Typically, the monsoon makes its onset over Kerala by June 1, covers the entire country by July 8, and begins its retreat around September 17, completing the withdrawal process by October 15

Heavy rains threaten kharif gains despite higher sowing

Food grain coverage has improved, but excess rainfall risks damaging standing crops in key producing states.

Foodgrain sowing shines, but commercial crops lag in Kharif season

Strong rice and coarse cereal sowing contrasts with weaker performance in oilseeds, cotton, and jute

Monsoon sparks ‘diamond rush’ in Andhra, villagers turn into fortune hunters

'I found my first piece in 2018 and this year I sold one for Rs 8 lakh,' said entrepreneur Bharat Palod. He added that hunting for diamonds changed his life.

Coarse cereals sowing crosses normal area; rainfall pickup boosts progress

According to Ministry of Agriculture data, kharif crops have been sown on 90.5 percent of the target area, translating into 94.8 percent of the normal coverage

India’s FY26 GDP growth seen at least 6% even if Trump keeps tariffs at 50%, says govt official

A favourable monsoon and the likelihood of benign crude oil prices are expected to cushion some of the impact of steeper US tariffs on Indian exports.

Blue Star: Near-term pressure from weak summer, medium-term drivers intact

The projects business helps achieve a modest growth in revenues as RAC demand takes a hit

Rainfall momentum slows in August as India nears Kharif sowing completion

Rice coverage has reached 90.5 percent, compared with 80.7 percent last year

6 natural ways to support your lungs during monsoon

The monsoon brings much-needed cool showers which tend to relieve us from the hot and sweaty days of the summer. However, things like humidity, mold can be so hard on the lungs hence it is important to be extra careful about your respiratory health and stay easy with breathing this season, without medicines.

Excess rainfall likely hit sowing of coarse cereals and pulses

While rice sowing has surged, erratic rains in key states have likely slowed coarse cereal and pulse acreage

India likely to receive above-normal rainfall in August-September period: IMD

The country received above normal rainfall in the first half of the monsoon season i.e June and July, with some states, especially Himachal Pradesh, experiencing flash floods.

India’s domestic strengths to trump global uncertainty

Domestic factors such as a healthy monsoon, easing inflation and healthy services growth give it the ability to tide over trade-related uncertainty, leading to an upward revision to GDP growth and overweight stance on equities

Environment Ministry cites pending approvals, lack of candidates, refusal to join for over 50% vacancy at pollution control boards

The Union government said it has sent reminder letters to all states about the Supreme Court's May 8, 2025 directive of filling all vacant positions in State Pollution Control Boards and Committees by end of September, 2025.

10 magical destinations you must visit before monsoon ends

Explore 10 magical destinations in India that come alive during the monsoon. Discover serene lakes, vibrant flower valleys, and lush green escapes before the rainy season ends.

Kharif sowing improves, raising hopes of bumper food output

Overall kharif acreage up 4.1% as of mid-July; pulses and oilseeds show mixed trends

Electricity prices in spot market fell 26% in June as early monsoon lowered demand

India's peak power demand touched 243 GW this year, much lower than the previosuly projected 270 GW. Senior power ministry officials now expect to see the current year's peak power demand in September, courtesy an early onset of monsoon and pre-monsoon rains during summers.