BUSINESS
Caught between premium and value segments, Bata is struggling to stay relevant
Decline in profits and revenue reflects a bigger problem for Bata: loss of relevance
BUSINESS
Potential Emirates NBD-RBL deal reveals foreign banks' new India playbook
Foreign banks are pivoting from branch expansion to strategic equity stakes in Indian lenders to unlock retail growth opportunities they can't access alone
BUSINESS
Trump's pharma tariffs are a steep tax on innovation
Trump's 100% tariff on imported patented drugs threatens to crush emerging pharmaceutical innovators who can't afford billion-dollar US manufacturing plants
BUSINESS
Indian Oil’s green hydrogen bet is a brave move at a time of energy transition
IOC’s bold move on hydrogen deserves credit even though the odds remain uncertain
BUSINESS
GCC gold rush extends India’s endless loop of innovation-free growth
BUSINESS
ESG compliance should not become a barrier to market access for MSMEs
Compliance costs that are marginal for large firms can be existential for small ones
BUSINESS
Tata Motors is betting its future on the Iveco acquisition
In an era of retreating globalization and rising tariff barriers, local presence in key markets like Europe is a significant advantage
BUSINESS
SAIL’s Dubai office should be part of its globalisation drive, not just another outpost
For PSUs, the big leap outwards is being driven by the convergence of three powerful forces with input nationalism the most significant of them
BUSINESS
Amazon's diagnostics foray could lead to a seismic shift in the market
Amazon is partnering with Orange Health Labs to offer over 800 diagnostic tests across six major cities
BUSINESS
CCI’s case against ad agencies points to the persistence of cartels in Indian business
Impunity among companies to collude rises if laws are not enforced effectively, publicly and swiftly
BUSINESS
SC judgment on Bhushan Steel bankruptcy is a blow to JSW and Indian business
The IBC suffers from systemic issues that would need radical changes
BUSINESS
Startup scandals like Gensol need real consequences
Scandal after scandal, the startup dream is losing its shine. With Gensol under the scanner, the question isn’t just “what went wrong?”—it’s “why does this keep happening?”
BUSINESS
Pink slips for the masses, perks for the bosses
Layoffs are back—and more normalized than ever. In an age where “realignment” and “optimization” have become boardroom euphemisms for job cuts, junior employees continue to bear the brunt of decisions they had no hand in making. This piece unpacks the growing moral disconnect at the heart of modern corporate restructuring
BUSINESS
Can COMAC disrupt the Boeing-Airbus duopoly in global aviation?
A seismic shift could be brewing in the aviation industry, as a new contender takes bold steps forward. With changing dynamics and evolving challenges for established players, the stage is set for a potential shake-up. Here's a closer look at what's taking flight
BUSINESS
The battle for Religare is fast becoming a test of India's takeover laws
Legitimate takeovers must be honoured by existing boards and promoters
BUSINESS
DeepSeek exposes Wall Street’s myopia, AI’s potential
The drop in costs that DeepSeek has shown will lead to more frequent use of AI models for tasks where they were previously considered too expensive and the emergence of new applications and use cases
BUSINESS
Infosys vs Ravi Kumar signals the end of amicable exits in Indian IT
In hypercompetitive times when companies have to fight for every percentage point of margin, the days of senior leaders exiting to the happy strains of 'Fare thee well' are over
BUSINESS
In 2025, will Indian business finally unleash its innovation potential?
In the Year of the Snake, can Indian business find its innovation bite? Judging by its performance in 2024, the chances are slim
TRENDS
Biocon Biologics' success in biosimilars points to the future pathway for Indian pharma
Biosimilars a huge opportunity, and also a challenge for Indian drugmakers
BUSINESS
Forcing Google to sell Chrome is not going to take away its dominance
Most monopolies in the technology world have been reduced to dust by startup business ideas using newer technologies. A push to divest it may spur Google to invest further in AI to diversify its business lines
BUSINESS
Dehumanising customer experience is a self-goal by consumer companies
While factors such as income stress, inflation, changing consumer preferences can explain some of the challenges they face, a growing distance between companies and the consumer is also to blame
BUSINESS
Can Indian startups grab the AI opportunity to threaten entrenched IT market leaders?
Indian startups in the AI space are still struggling to find themselves. In the first half of 2024, the funding for generative artificial intelligence (AI) startups in India was just around $760 million. That number has to go up if the country is to catch this wave. Otherwise, like it happened with the cloud revolution, we will have to be content with collecting the crumbs
BUSINESS
Social media engagement is a double-edged sword for CEOs
X (Twitter), though combative in its vibe, is easier for company chiefs to use and bridge information gaps with customers
BUSINESS
Dieselgate, domestic woes drive Volkswagen's India retreat
A strong domestic position can propel companies to become truly multinational
