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‘Will watching reels fill people's stomachs?’: Stalin slams Vijay over rising prices in Tamil Nadu
CHENNAI: DMK president M K Stalin on Friday accused Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay of “shopping for MLAs” to save his govt while people
India heads for driest monsoon in 17 years as El Nino curbs rainfall
India could face its driest monsoon since 2009, raising fears over crops and food prices. Meanwhile, the Election Commission has barred both Trinamool factions from using the party's name in by-elections. More with DW. India looks to be heading towards its we…
Indian govt asks sugar dealers to hold maximum 400 tonnes stock till Nov
Indian government limits sugar stock to 400 tonnes per dealer until November, aiming to curb hoarding and ensure fair prices.
Inflation worries shift from fuel to food as El Niño , weak monsoon emerge as key risks : BNP Paribas
El Nino Double Blow , Weak Monsoon May Push Up Food Prices ; Milk , Pulses & Tomatoes Could Become Costlier
Banks To Remain Closed For 11 Days Next Month , RBI Holiday Calendar Shows Multiple Weekend & Regional Holidays Across India
Asia rice surges 20 % in May as war and weather threaten output
8th Pay Commission: What is 3,490-calorie factor in pay revision? How milk, vegetable prices can decide your next hike
A new '3490 Calorie' system may influence salary hikes for central government employees by linking pay revisions to the cost of essential food items.
IMD retains below-normal monsoon forecast; Raises worries for farms and food bills
India's weather office predicts below-average monsoon rains for 2026. El Nino conditions are expected to develop soon. This could impact farm output and food prices. Monsoon rains are vital for agriculture and water resources. Rainfall distribution will be ke…
Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2 - 3 months : Consumer Affairs Secy
BOE Governor Bailey Says Food Price Controls ‘Not Sustainable’
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said government controls on food prices are not sustainable in the long run, after reports that the UK Treasury asked supermarkets to cap the cost of essential products.
India soymeal exports to fall to four-year low on rising prices
The drop in Indian exports is likely to help suppliers in South and North America increase soymeal shipments to Asian buyers that traditionally source from India
Fuel price pass-through needs monitoring as weather risks also posing pressure on inflation: BoB report
Rising fuel prices and weather uncertainties could push India's inflation higher in FY27, despite current low CPI levels. Bank of Baroda warns that global energy costs impacting food prices, coupled with domestic weather challenges like heatwaves and El Nino,…
Top Business & Market Headlines Today — BL Morning Report, May 13, 2026
Stay updated with today’s key economic and policy developments in India. This episode covers rising inflation in India driven by gold, silver, and food prices, the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 amid alleged irregularities and a CBI probe, India’s decision on s…
RBI may hike rates twice in FY27 amid inflation and El Nino risks: HSBC
HSBC also lowered India’s FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6 per cent, warning that higher food prices, industrial cost pressures and climate-related disruptions could create a difficult policy environment for the RBI
Crude oil prices likely to stay higher for longer: ADB Chief Economist
Crude oil prices are set to remain high due to the Middle East crisis. This will affect India's economy, lowering GDP growth in FY27. Inflation is also expected to rise significantly. Weather disruptions and fertilizer costs could further impact food prices. …
India's April consumer inflation likely rose to 3.8% as higher fuel costs weigh
“We expect April headline inflation to tick up...on higher food and some pass-through of higher global energy prices,” said Rahul Bajoria, head of India and ASEAN economic research, BofA Securities
Inflation expected to hit 4% in April as food and global risks rise: Bank of Baroda
According to a report by Bank of Baroda, the Essential Commodities Index (BOB ECI) showed significant momentum for three consecutive months, climbing 1.1% on a year-on-year basis in April
India’s heat wave creates new inflation risks after oil surge
India faces inflation risks as heat waves and erratic monsoon threaten food prices amid soaring energy costs.