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Indian rice export prices near 10-month high amid El Nino fears and rising domestic paddy costs

Indian rice export prices remain near a ten-month high this week. Thai prices have reached a one-month peak, supported by buyer demand. Vietnam's rice exports are experiencing quiet trading activity due to weak demand. Bangladesh faces elevated rice prices after recent crop damage from flooding. Governments are developing climate-resilient rice…

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FMCG price hikes could rewrite India’s inflation story: Report

Consumer goods companies' planned price hikes could pressure inflation despite the RBI's outlook. Elara Capital expects the Reserve Bank of India to maintain interest rates through 2026. A potential rate hike is possible in early 2027 if inflation pressures intensify. The central bank may overlook El Nino-led food inflation unless…

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World faces fresh food price surge, FAO warns

Global food prices may rise by year-end and next year. Wars in Iran and Ukraine impact agricultural inputs and exports. Extreme weather events like El Nino are also reducing crop yields. This combination of factors will likely increase consumer food costs globally. Farmers face tight margins, affecting planting decisions for…

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Strong El Niño could push 49 million more people into acute hunger, UN agency says

A powerful El Nino may push nearly 49 million more people into food insecurity. This event carries an 81% chance of being very strong, impacting vulnerable regions. Central America and Southern Africa face the most severe increases in food insecurity. Global food markets are strong, but conflict and crop losses…

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This summer isn't breaking heat records -- yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say

With parts of the globe aflame in wildfires, deadly heat waves parking over cities, record hot oceans and a strengthening super El Nino, it seems like we’re baking through the hottest year on record

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Nestle flags near-term consumption slowdown amid West Asia conflict, El Nino concerns

Nestle India anticipates slower consumption growth in the food and beverage sector soon. Geopolitical tensions and weather uncertainties are impacting consumer demand and raw material costs. The company remains confident in its long-term growth prospects despite these challenges. Nestle India reported strong profit and revenue growth for the June quarter.…

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India's record renewable generation in July cuts coal's share in power mix to 1-year low

India's coal power generation fell to its lowest point in a year during July. Renewable energy sources reached a record high, contributing twenty percent to the nation's power mix. Solar and wind output exceeded one hundred gigawatts for the first time in history. Hydropower generation declined due to lower rainfall…

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Strong El Nino 'adding fuel to a planet already on fire', warns UN chief

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Friday that a strengthening El Niño is intensifying an already worsening climate crisis, saying the weather phenomenon is "adding fuel to a planet already on fire" and could drive record-breaking global temperatures.

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UN, scientists warn that strong El Nino will add fuel to 'a planet already on fire'

The United Nations warns that a strengthening El Nino is intensifying global weather extremes and is adding fuel to a planet that it says is already on fire

The Independent UK

El Niño brings white sharks and sea snakes to California

One bite from a yellow-bellied sea snake can lead to paralysis and death in just hours

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The ripple effect of El Nino runs from village fields to corporate boardrooms

A deficient monsoon warning flags many districts at risk across India. Reduced agricultural yields will increase food inflation and rural income pressures. Water scarcity and energy demand will intensify for businesses nationwide. Climate volatility impacts supply chains and operational risks for all sectors. Businesses must integrate climate intelligence for future…

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Brazil coffee sees early flowering, quality woes amid unusually high moisture

Brazil's coffee fields show early flowering, experts noted on Wednesday. Unusually high moisture levels are causing concerns about bean quality this year. Rains have disrupted the usual dry harvest period, delaying shipments and impacting prices. This erratic weather is associated with the El Nino phenomenon affecting the region. Experts anticipate…

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It may feel like the world is on fire this summer. But that’s not the case everywhere

More than three-quarters of the global emissions from the burning of plant material comes from Africa and Asia

The Independent UK

Fitch warns AI market correction emerging as major global credit risk

Ratings agency Fitch warns of significant AI-related market correction risks. Unprecedented AI spending and soaring tech valuations raise concerns about future returns. Geopolitical risks, including US-Iran conflict and El Nino, also pose credit threats. Global growth is expected to slow, with inflation impacted by energy prices. Highly indebted nations face…

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Barclays sees RBI holding rates in Aug policy as FCNR(B) inflows ease rupee concerns

In the forthcoming monetary policy meeting, the Reserve Bank of India is likely to maintain the current interest rates. The recent surge in foreign capital has mitigated fears surrounding the rupee's performance. However, sustained inflation levels pose a significant challenge for the bank's decisions. The current geopolitical landscape and the…

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How the rain gods impact the Indian economy

IDFC FIRST Bank Chief Economist Gaura Sengupta analyzes how El Nino and monsoon performance shape India's economic growth and inflation. While expanding irrigation and a growing allied sector have reduced agriculture's direct sensitivity to rainfall deficits, volatile weather and global pressures could still weigh on rural demand and push inflation…

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Why El Niño's promise of a quieter hurricane season may not guarantee good news for insurers

El Nino traditionally lowers hurricane risk for insurers. However, coastal growth and rising property values change this assumption. Even quiet seasons can cause severe losses due to increased exposure. Insurers now focus on landfall location and property value for risk assessment. Sophisticated models are being developed to address complex climate…

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Strong El Nino could push global temperatures above 2C in early 2027

A powerful El Nino may push global temperatures above two degrees Celsius in early 2027. This significant milestone, if reached, would be a first recorded instance of such warming. Researchers link recent temperature surges partly to aerosol pollution reductions. India has already experienced hotter and drier conditions due to the…

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JPMorgan warns super El Niño and oil shock could prop up global inflation

A potential "super" El Niño, combined with elevated energy prices, could push global inflation higher next year, with emerging markets facing the biggest impact, according to a JPMorgan report. The bank estimates that a strong El Niño could significantly raise food prices, and when coupled with higher fuel and fertiliser…

The Independent UK

Storms blamed on El Nino batter Chile and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

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2026 Super El Nino forecast: Is a powerful climate event expected? Here's what experts say

2026 Super El Niño forecast: Scientists closely monitor the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) for signs of a potential super El Niño. These powerful climate events can trigger extreme weather, disrupt agriculture and affect economies worldwide. Previous super El Niño events have caused severe flooding, widespread drought and significant economic losses.…

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Coal remains backbone of India's power supply despite renewable push, govt tells Parliament

Coal plants supplied nearly seventy percent of India's electricity during summer months. These plants generated seventy-five percent of total power during evening peak demand hours. Government encourages energy efficiency measures and consumption pattern changes to manage rising demand. Peak electricity demand increased twelve percent due to El Nino conditions this…

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Weeklong rainstorms in Chile blamed on El Nino kill at least 10 and trigger flash floods

Weeklong rainstorms have battered Chile and killed at least 10 people

The Independent UK

Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loom

Governments across Latin America are stepping up preparations as El Nino strengthens across the Pacific, raising concerns about drought, extreme heat, flooding and wildfire risk

The Economic Times

Indian rice export prices extend gain on higher reserve price, monsoon concerns

Indian rice export prices have increased for a third consecutive week. This rise is due to higher reserve prices for government sales. Floods in Bangladesh have damaged crops on over twenty-eight thousand hectares. Thai traders remain cautious due to potential El Nino impacts on production. Vietnamese rice prices are unchanged…

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