Agriculture – SRK Analytics

S&P Warns of El Niño Price Shocks Threatening Indian Households and APAC Economies

A new report by S&P Global Ratings warns that households across the Asia-Pacific region, with India being particularly vulnerable, face significant risks of food price inflation due to the El…

Prasenjit Bhowmik August 10, 2026

Business Insights

1.6 Million Egg Cartons Recalled Across Six States Over Salmonella Contamination Concerns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a massive voluntary recall on Tuesday involving approximately 1.6 million egg cartons produced by a major Texas supplier after routine testing detected…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 25, 2026

Emerging Market

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Declares Cyclospora Outbreak Under Control Amid Heightened Food Safety Surveillance

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Tuesday from Washington, D.C., that a nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis is now "under control" following weeks of intensive federal…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Business Insights

Global Diesel Crisis Paralyzes Agriculture as Strait of Hormuz Closure Threatens Food Security

Following the sudden maritime closure of the Strait of Hormuz late last week, an escalating global diesel supply shortage has left millions of vulnerable smallholder farmers across South Asia, Sub-Saharan…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Business Insights

Strait of Hormuz Blockade Triggers Global Diesel Shortage, Endangering Farmers and Food Supplies

A blockade in the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a global diesel shortage, leaving farmers without fuel for irrigation and threatening food supplies.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

Rising Prices Hit Indian Kitchens as Rain and Drought Disrupt Onion and Rice Supplies

Discover how unpredictable weather is driving up onion and rice prices across India, squeezing household budgets and threatening food inflation.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

Government Tightens Quality Standards for Ration Rice Supplies

The Indian government has officially mandated stricter quality standards for rice distributed through the Public Distribution System (PDS), aiming to significantly reduce the percentage of broken grains in ration supplies…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 7, 2026

Market

Poor Monsoon Outlook Presents Economic Risk, But Inflation Surge Remains Unlikely

Market Analysts Assess Monsoon ImpactAs India faces concerns over a potentially deficient monsoon season this year, financial experts are closely monitoring the impact on agricultural output and national food prices.…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 6, 2026

Economy

Rice Prices Stable Amid Monsoon Concerns; Edible Oil Inflation Risks Loom

Monsoon Volatility and Food SecurityDespite concerns over a weak monsoon and the strengthening of the El Niño weather pattern, India's rice supply remains secure, according to Professor Ramesh Chand, a…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 5, 2026

Economy

Tomato Prices Surge 16% Amid Weather-Induced Supply Shortages

Supply Disruptions Drive Market VolatilityTomato prices across major markets have surged by 16% over the past month as adverse weather conditions significantly hampered production in key growing regions. Farmers and…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 4, 2026