Dossier
weak monsoon
Coverage of weak monsoon in the Nexus archive.
- India, China are winning back investors
Foreign investors are returning to India and China as both countries regain favor with global fund managers. India's easing energy prices and supportive monetary policies are attracting investors, while China's resilience during the Iran war and AI frenzy has created a niche as a volatility buffer. Concerns remain about China's slowing economy and India's weak monsoon.
- Tungabhadra dam gets new crest gates, but weak monsoon threatens paddy crop, survival of rice mills in Karnataka
A weak monsoon has left the Tungabhadra reservoir nearly empty, threatening this year’s paddy crop and the economy built around premium Sona Masuri rice in Karnataka. Despite new crest gates at the dam, the situation remains critical for rice mills and agricultural livelihoods.