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Below-Average Indian Monsoon Rains Boost Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.05 (+0.35%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +1.00 (+0.214%). Sugar prices settled higher for a fourth session on Tuesday, with NY sugar posting a 6-week high. Sugar prices are climbing amid concerns that...

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Automobiles biggest driver of India's export growth to Japan: Report

India's automotive exports to Japan have surged, becoming the primary growth engine and now representing 13% of shipments by FY26, up from 1% in FY21. This highlights deeper integration into Japan's auto supply chains. Meanwhile, Japanese firms continue to view India as a top investment hub, with most planning expansions.…

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Sugar Prices Rise on India Rain Deficit

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.05 (+0.35%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +4.00 (+0.84%). Sugar prices are moving higher for a fourth session today, with NY sugar posting a 6-week high. Sugar prices are climbing amid concerns that weak...

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Monthly average rainfall over India expected to be below normal in July: IMD

India faces a below-normal rainfall forecast for July, with the national average expected at 94% of the long-period average. This follows a significant 40% deficit in June, attributed to unfavorable weather patterns including El Nino and a lack of low-pressure systems. While most of the country anticipates less rain, some…

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US-Iran thaw to provide tailwinds for growth: RBI

India's economic growth could get a boost from the Iran-US peace deal, according to the Reserve Bank's latest report. While the economy shows resilience, elevated commodity prices and a weaker global outlook pose risks. The central bank also flagged potential pressure on the fiscal deficit due to higher energy costs…

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India's April-May fiscal deficit at ₹1.62 lakh crore, widens on-year to 9.6% of FY27 aim

India's fiscal deficit stood at ₹1.62 lakh crore during April-May, accounting for 9.6% of the full-year budget estimate, according to government data released on Tuesday.

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Water crisis ahead? PL Capital says water deficit creates Rs 20 lakh cr infra opportunity, picks 3 stocks

India's widening water deficit could create an infrastructure investment opportunity worth over Rs 20 lakh crore over the next decade, according to PL Capital. The brokerage expects sustained growth across water treatment, recycling and wastewater management, and has identified VA Tech Wabag, Enviro Infra Engineers and Denta Water as key…

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India's next stock market headache isn't oil but a bigger storm brewing in the skies

India's stock market faces a new challenge as a severe "Super El Niño" threatens the monsoon, impacting 56% of GDP tied to consumption. This follows a decade-low monsoon start, with rainfall deficits exceeding previous El Niño years. Analysts warn of domestic demand destruction, range-bound markets, and downgrades in consumer sectors,…

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EU sets up three months of talks with China over €360bn trade deficit

Two sides agree to try to make bilateral relationship ‘more balanced’ after weeks of threats

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Sugar Prices Supported by Weak Indian Monsoon Rains

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Monday closed up +0.31 (+2.22%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +9.60 (+2.07%). Sugar prices rallied sharply on Monday for a third session, with NY sugar posting a 3-week high and London sugar posting a 9.5-month nearest-futures...

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Weak Monsoon Rains in India Boost Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.36 (+2.58%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +9.90 (+2.13%). Sugar prices are sharply higher today for a third session, with NY sugar posting a 3-week high and London sugar posting a 9.5-month nearest-futures high....

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Indian envoy holds talks with senior Chinese commerce ministry official on trade ties

Indian Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami met a senior Chinese Commerce Ministry official to boost trade and commercial cooperation. The discussion focused on bilateral dialogue and strengthening ties in areas of mutual interest, aiming to normalize relations post-2020 conflict. Despite a widening trade deficit, India seeks access to China's IT, pharma, and…

The Economic Times

India bonds rise as US-Iran halt strikes; monsoon risk limits gains

Indian bonds have surged for the fifth straight session, fueled by easing U.S.-Iran tensions and robust foreign investment. The 10-year yield has fallen to its lowest point since March. However, concerns linger about a widening monsoon deficit in the central region, which could lead to food inflation and dampen market…

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Finance minister presents B3.79 trillion deficit budget to parliament

The government and the opposition both expressed concern about Thailand's financial status when the finance minister presented his 2027 budget bill to parliament on Monday.

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Oil risks rise, but Moody's sees India holding firm

Moody's Ratings believes India can manage a wider fiscal deficit this year without jeopardising its investment-grade credit rating. Despite elevated oil prices posing risks, the agency views their impact as temporary and trusts New Delhi's commitment to fiscal consolidation. While high debt servicing remains a concern, Moody's remains confident in…

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Putin admits oil deficit and adjusted fuel plans amid Ukrainian strikes on refineries

A fresh overnight Ukrainian assault set southern Russia’s major Sloviansk refinery on fire, killing one person.

The Economic Times

Can a weak monsoon slow India's economy? Here's what investors need to know

A 10% rain deficit could add as much as one-percentage-point to headline consumer inflation driven by food prices, according to research by Yuvika Singhal, an economist at QuantEco Research. India’s cumulative rainfall was 43% below normal as of June 22.

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India's higher nominal GDP growth may help contain fiscal pressures despite global risks: EY

India's fiscal deficit is expected to remain under control in FY27, thanks to robust nominal GDP growth driven by higher inflation, according to EY India. This will bolster tax revenues, helping the government manage finances despite potential increases in subsidy spending. While real growth may moderate, a projected nominal GDP…

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The Physics of Scarcity: Copper’s Path to a Structural Deficit

Copper is the essential muscle of the modern energy transition, yet its physical availability is bound by the laws of physics and mining exhaustion. Here's why the era of easy copper mining is over and why physical supply deficits are inevitable for the next decade.

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Kimi Antonelli leads Austrian GP long runs as Ferrari upgrade falls flat

Mercedes looked strongest on Friday at Spielberg, while Ferrari struggled for race pace and Pirelli warned tyre degradation could force at least two stops

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Sugar Prices Surge on Scant Monsoon Rains in India

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Friday closed up +0.43 (+3.17%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +19.30 (+4.34%). Sugar prices rallied sharply on Friday, with NY sugar climbing to a 2-week high and London sugar jumping to a 2.75-month high. Sugar prices...

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Weak India Monsoon Rains Pushes Sugar Prices Sharply Higher

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.45 (+3.32%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +19.60 (+4.41%). Sugar prices are sharply higher today, with NY sugar climbing to a 2-week high and London sugar jumping to a 2.75-month high. Sugar prices are...

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The Chocolate Shortage That Could Spike Candy Prices Again

Candy lovers have already endured several years of steady price increases across the entire dessert aisle. The unpleasant reality is that the cost of your favorite chocolate treats is projected to climb even higher. A persistent global deficit in raw ingredient production continues to plague major international manufacturing corporations this…

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Sugar Prices Consolidate Above Monday’s 2-Month Lows

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.13 (+0.97%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -0.10 (-0.02%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Thursday as they consolidated above Monday’s 2-month lows. On Monday, NY sugar fell to a 2-month low as the...

The Economic Times

Congress to launch nationwide campaign from June 30 to demand Pradhan's resignation over NEET row

The Congress party is launching a nationwide campaign, 'Chhatron Ki Goonj,' starting June 30, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The 40-day initiative aims to address a "massive trust deficit" among students due to repeated examination irregularities.

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