Uncertain monsoon still a risk to growth, inflation: RBI

Last Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2015, 18:33

The Reserve Bank on Thursday said uncertainty in the progress and distribution of monsoon, a key factor in performance of the farm sector, continues to be a risk for both growth as well as the inflation outlook.

Due to Parl session washout, Indian economy couldn't achieve expected boom: Rajnath

Last Updated: Saturday, August 22, 2015, 23:40

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday termed as "painful" washout of monsoon session of Parliament and said due to which important legislations could not be passed and expected boom in economy could not be achieved.

Rate cuts: Raghuram Rajan says watching monsoon impact on inflation

Last Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2015, 17:11

Amid persistent rate cut calls from the government and the industry, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Thursday said the central bank is keeping a watch on monsoon and global factors to assess their impact on inflation.

'Deficient monsoon puts 4 states, 5 crops at highest risk'

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 19:53

As many as four states, which contribute more than one-third of total foodgrains production, and five crops totals to one-fourth of total output are most hurt by deficient rains, a rating agency said Wednesday.

After prices of onion, pulses shoot up on deficient rains

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 13:28

Much to the discomfort of consumers, retail prices of key pulses and onions have risen sharply in most parts of the country in view of likely shortfall in kharif production of lentils following deficient rains.

The 26th Gulf Monsoon Scooter Rally sees Shamim Khan emerge as the champion yet again

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 16:53

Amidst intermittent rain-showers that made the dirt tracks of Navi Mumbai all the more arduous, the 26th Gulf Monsoon Scooter Rally saw Nashik’s Shamim Khan win the rally for a fourth time.

Drought vulnerability a challenge to India ratings: Moody's

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 11:06

Moody's currently rates India at 'Baa3', the lowest investment grade -- just a notch above 'junk' status.

Monsoon, Fed impact next trigger for rate cuts: Moody's

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 4, 2015, 15:55

The progress of monsoon, crude prices and the impact of US Fed rate action, going forward, will determine RBI's ability for more monetary easing, said global rating agency Moody's.

Onion prices soar, to remain high till October

Last Updated: Sunday, August 2, 2015, 16:48

Unseasonal rains, lower production and resultant shortages have made the onion dearer again, with prices soaring. Merchants say the prices will remain high till October when the next crop reaches markets across the country.

SpiceJet, Indigo, Jet Airways announce monsoon sale, tickets available at Rs 999

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 18:15

SpiceJet 3-day sale will be open till midnight, July 30, 2015, for travel period August 4 - October 15, 2015.

Onion prices at near two-year highs on weak monsoon rains

Last Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 17:53

The price of onions, a staple that has sparked protests in the past and toppled state governments, has jumped to its highest in nearly two years and could fuel food inflation as scant rain delays plantings.