Southwest monsoon retreats from India, records highest rainfall in 4 yrs

The southwest monsoon has completely withdrawn from the country and the northeast monsoon has begun over southeast peninsular India, the India meteorological department said on Tuesday. IMAGE:......

India gets 16% higher rainfall, more to come in September

India recorded around 16 per cent more rainfall than normal in August, with rainfall over Northwest India recorded at 253.9 mm, the second highest in August since 2001, the India Meteorological......

The Day I Was Reborn

'We had been deceived by the clouds, taken to the brink of death, but saved by the Almighty.' Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com 4   Horn blaring, my car got to a screeching halt behind......

IMD predicts above-normal rainfall in Aug-Sep; warns of landslides, floods

India is predicted to record above-normal rainfall in August and September, with a good chance of favourable La Nina conditions developing by the end of August, the India meteorological department......

India's agriculture growth dips in Q1 as heatwave stings crop output

Gross Value Added (GVA) growth in agriculture and allied activities in the first quarter of the 2024-25 financial year (Q1FY25) dipped to 2.7 per cent at constant prices from 4.2 per cent in Q1FY24......

Valuations factor in strong earnings growth for TVS Motor

TVS Motor Company met expectations in terms of revenue and posted a strong margin performance in Q1FY25. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters The key drivers were material cost savings and a......

Retail inflation slips to 5-yr low of 3.54% in July

Retail inflation declined to a five-year low of 3.54 per cent in July mainly on account of subdued prices of food items, and base effect, according to official data released on Monday.......

Costly vegetables push retail inflation to 4-month high

Retail inflation increased to four-month high of 5.08 per cent in June as food items, including vegetables became dearer, according to government data released on Friday. Photograph: Amit......