By IANS Published: July 23, 2026 | Updated: July 23, 2026 As India enters the critical mid-point of the 2026 southwest monsoon season, the agricultural landscape presents a study in contrasts. While large swathes of the country have received bountiful rainfall, significant pockets—particularly in the key grain-producing belts—are grappling with erratic and uneven precipitation patterns. […]
India inflation likely rose to 4% in May as food, fuel costs climb
Representative image. India’s inflation likely rose to the Reserve Bank of India‘s medium-term target of 4% in May, driven by a pickup in vegetable prices and higher fuel costs following the U.S. and Israel war against Iran, a Reuters poll of economists showed. Inflation has remained below the RBI’s 4% target for 15 consecutive months. […]