BUSINESS
OPINION | Acquisition Financing: RBI should keep prudence at the heart of reform
Allowing Indian banks to fund corporate acquisitions introduces opportunities but also unfamiliar risks - ones most are neither structured nor seasoned to manage. What is framed as financial modernisation must be guided by the same prudence that has long defined India’s banking stability under RBI’s stewardship
INDIA
‘We, the People’: Pride, helplessness and the dharma of democracy
India today is both a source of pride and a sense of disorientation. Our democracy survives, but the absence of accountability, fairness, and civic discipline raises a blunt question: are we truly living up to the promise of our republic?
BUSINESS
The new geo-economics India must prepare to compete in
India’s rising share of global GDP signals opportunity but not inevitability. Converting scale into lasting influence will demand human capital, institutional strength, innovation, and deeper but tougher reforms
BUSINESS
OPINION | Corporate Transparency Cannot Be Optional: Why diluting disclosure harms investors
Donald Trump’s call to reduce frequency of corporate reporting echoes a flawed belief that less disclosure fosters long-term vision. Invoking China to peg his argument is unpersuasive as over 250 Chinese companies are listed in the three major US stock exchanges. In reality, transparency and rigorous governance remain the true foundations of investor trust
INDIA
Broken health insurance shows regulatory health is weak
If fine print and failed oversight define our health insurance, can we really call it protection and assurance? If you have ever experienced a hospital mediclaim process, you will know
TECHNOLOGY
Perplexity’s Chrome Tones: Is this the boldest AI ‘land’ grab yet?
Perplexity’s audacious bid for Chrome is less about buying a browser than seizing the gateway to the internet itself. If it succeeds, the startup could leap decades ahead in influence, data, and AI capability - but the risks, from regulators to rivals, are as immense as the prize
INDIA
Kal, Aaj, Kal: An Independence Day reflection
From childhood optimism to middle-class restlessness, daily lived-experiences in an India still becoming. A reflective call to look beyond pride, confront contradictions, and invest in equitable growth, justice, and meaningful governance
INDIA
Food safety cannot be a one-sided fight
Selective enforcement undermines consumer trust and fails to address the real risks across India’s food supply chain
INDIA
Middle class by memory, not by money
We still call ourselves middle class even when we’re not, passing on thrift as virtue, annoying our children with nostalgia, and forgetting that mindful abundance can honour our past better than self-denial ever could
SPORTS
Djokovic and the grace of knowing when
Even the strongest will and finest craft can’t outrun time — and that’s what makes Djokovic’s twilight both human and heroic. At some stage, greatness becomes not about staying in the fight at any cost, but about recognising which battles are no longer worth waging
BUSINESS
Air India’s Real Turbulence: where is the passenger-first intent?
The Ahmedabad plane crash has raised many questions -- Is Air India missing a TrueNorth. Not just for crisis response, but for its purpose of existence
BUSINESS
The RBI has acted. Now the emotional economics must kick in.
When the central bank does its bit, the rest of the system must respond. So far, the response has been cautious, patchy and uncertain
INDIA
What Nestlé India’s choice of an ‘outsider’ as chief tells us
Despite its century-old presence in India and a global Indian talent pool, Nestlé has turned to an ‘outsider’ to lead its India business. It has triggered critical questions about internal talent pipelines, governance priorities, and how even MNCs can fall short on succession depth
BUSINESS
The power and pitfalls of India’s ascent to the fourth-largest economy
India’s rise to the fourth-largest economy is a milestone worth celebrating, but real prosperity lies in lifting per capita incomes. Sustained, inclusive growth demands tough reforms, value creation, and a shift from populism to productivity
BUSINESS
The High Cost of Living on the Edge: Another terror flashpoint, same economic toll
We are living in what economists might call a permanent low-grade war economy. It does not show up in the form of large-scale mobilisations or daily missile exchanges. But it is deeply present. India is not at war. But it is never fully at peace. This in-between state demands readiness without relief, expenditure without the decisive resolution of conflict
BUSINESS
Keep UPI free, keep it fair
India’s UPI, a public digital payment system, thrives on zero-cost, trust, and inclusion. Reintroducing fees or enabling market concentration risks undoing progress. This article talks about why India must resist UPI fees and rein in market power
BUSINESS
As AI alters the tune of music industry, creativity and copyright take centrestage
Artificial intelligence has the potential to complement the creativity of musicians but it is generating concerns on issues of copyrights and employment
BUSINESS
Why Indian fintech must embrace the silvers
There is a pressing need to streamline the utilisation of digital services among the elderly population
BUSINESS
High potential talent development should be central to governments, regulators
High-potential talent, or HiPos, are the crown jewels of a nation's workforce. They possess the potential to innovate, lead, and drive progress, making them indispensable to any nation's prosperity
BUSINESS
Will AI be the ultimate techno-utopianism?
While AI holds immense promise for advancing human civilisation, it also poses unprecedented challenges that demand a nuanced and ethically informed approach to governance
BUSINESS
Is a FinTech, finance or technology entity?
The current landscape highlights a fintech's capacity for creativity and innovation, resonating with consumer preferences through novel engagement strategies and tailored financial services
BUSINESS
India upholds climate justice as Constitutional Right, but more work needed
The Supreme Court’s ruling in India recognising the fundamental right to be free from adverse impacts of climate change holds significant positive implications
BUSINESS
Is corporate governance over-rated?
While investors may discern poor governance practices, the magnetic force of financial gains often eclipses concerns about ethical conduct and accountability. Can corporate governance be segregated from profiting?
BUSINESS
Has banking changed with technology disruptions, centuries of evolution?
The essence of banking remains anchored in timeless principles of prudence and trust. As we navigate the tumultuous waters of innovation, let us not lose sight of the enduring core of banking that has withstood the test of time
