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Bottom Line8 Nov 2026

Why El Niño could make your food bill bigger this winter

A weak monsoon has left reservoirs low and winter sowing behind. Inflation is expected to cross the RBI’s 6% limit, and the next test is the wheat crop.

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Bottom Line8 Nov 2026

Why north India’s air gets worst in the days after Deepavali

Crackers add a burst of smoke at the very time cold, still air traps it near the ground. This year, stubble burning is not the main culprit.

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Bottom Line8 Nov 2026

What Muhurat trading is, and what it does and does not tell you

The one-hour Diwali session opens the Hindu new year for many traders. It is a tradition, not a forecast.

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