India’s Southwest Monsoon ended on September 30 with below-normal rainfall. The country recorded a cumulative rainfall deficiency of 5.6% of the long-period average. Over 200 districts are still facing deficient rainfall. The monsoon season started under the influence of El Nino, leading to less rainfall in the second half.
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Read MoreIndian edtech company Byju’s has postponed the release of its FY22 results to the second week of October, causing concern among regulators and stakeholders. The delay follows the resignation of the company’s former auditor, Deloitte, earlier this year. Byju’s has recently experienced a series of challenges, including the departure of senior executives and the...
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