BUSINESS
How can India become an R&D powerhouse? This paper shows the way
A recent working paper by two researchers in the National Bureau of Economic Research offers some ideas
BUSINESS
Data: A weapon not used in the COVID war in India
Accurate data collection and analysis could lead to better strategies – but Indian authorities are not taking it seriously
BUSINESS
The vaccine procurement roadmap: Many a slip between the cup and the lip
While the government has finally made the right plans, it needs to ensure that nothing goes awry in the vaccine procurement programme
CORONAVIRUS
The curious government affidavit on COVID-19: More questions than answers
The Union government’s response to the Supreme Court doesn’t exactly cover itself in glory
BUSINESS
COVID and the future of jobs in India
The pandemic is accelerating the use of robotics and automation to replace humans
ECONOMY
The vaccination policy: How does India stack up against others?
The developed economies have not involved the private sector in their vaccination programmes
TRENDS
Much ado about Biden’s vaccine imperialism
India’s vaccine problems will not go away even though the Biden government has agreed to India’s requests for critical vaccine raw material
BUSINESS
The oxygen mess: How did it all happen?
Complacency, bungling and callousness all played a role in the oxygen shortage even as Covid cases spiked. There will be long term consequences
CORONAVIRUS
How soon will more vaccines come to the Indian market?
The government’s decisions are welcome – but it could be several months before vaccine supplies actually improve
BUSINESS
Why Air India is no prize for the Tatas
No matter at what price the conglomerate gets it, the airline and the sector itself has too many problems
BUSINESS
The great vaccination bungle
Can the government fix it quickly? And how badly will it affect the economic recovery?
BUSINESS
Three questions about Janet Yellen’s Global Minimum Corporate Income Tax
How soon can the OECD thrash out an agreement? Will it happen on time to help US President Joe Biden? Finally, will corporations find a way out?
BUSINESS
Who really won in the Tata-Mistry battle?
From a purely business standpoint, the Mistry family may actually be better off if the Tatas agree to buy back their shares after the SC verdict
BUSINESS
The four deadly sins plaguing India’s vaccination drive
The government needs to fix this if it wants to speed up the programme and combat COVID
POLITICS
Let’s face it. Shortage of jobs is the real problem
Reserving jobs for locals is not going to help if enough jobs are not being created
BUSINESS
Drop in fuel use is a wake-up call for the government
Fuel consumption across categories declined in January and February. Are higher fuel prices stalling the recovery?
BUSINESS
The meaty issue: Is plant based meat vegetarian or non-vegetarian?
Meat derived from plants and labs could prove to be a nightmare for Indian policy makers
BUSINESS
How’s EPFO able to give 8.5% return in a low-interest rate environment?
The EPFO has a highly conservative investment mandate with almost half its money supposed to be invested in government or quasi-government securities. Barely 15 percent is put into equities
BUSINESS
India’s IT gaps are showing as cyber warfare plays out in full force
Cyber warfare is a clear and present danger for India. Unfortunately, preventing cyber attacks is not always easy
BUSINESS
Big Brother is watching you on the Net
The new digital media regulations give the government unprecedented powers over media and platforms
BUSINESS
The turnaround of Tata Motors
Things are looking up and the domestic passenger vehicles business is finally doing well. But it is not yet time to pop the champagne
BUSINESS
Australia vs Google: Smaller news players are feeling the squeeze
When elephants fight, grass tends to get trampled
BUSINESS
Priya Ramani's acquittal is a milestone for the #MeToo movement
The verdict is a victory for Priya Ramani -- but there are miles to go in the #MeToo journey still
BUSINESS
Tesla is here, but the EV road is bumpy
Helping the ancillary industry transition, building a charging infrastructure and addressing the fossil fuel supply chain are key issues the government must address
