OPINION | Balancing Faith and Equality: How the review of Sabarimala case will influence Indian secularism’s character
In April, a nine-judge bench will hear a review of the 2018 Sabarimala verdict that deemed as unconstitutional the prohibition of entry of women in their “menstruating years” into the temple. But at stake are questions that extend well beyond this temple or even a single religion
AI upheaval puts software investors on edge
Markets weigh whether incumbents will adapt — or be sidelined by AI agents
OPINION | The cost of desire and economic freedom in 'Wuthering Heights'
Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ explores love, desire, and social constraints. The film shows how class, gender, and economic pressures shape Cathy and Heathcliff while keeping Brontë’s story intense and passionate
TRUMP issues sweeping TYPOGRAPHY EXECUTIVE ORDER in response to Supreme Court ruling, VOWS America will 'Type its way to GREATNESS'
'Italics Are a Weak and Sloping Font. Everyone Knows This'
OPINION | Andrew’s arrest in UK triggers constitutional test for Crown and State
Two senior establishment figures face misconduct investigations placing the monarchy under intense scrutiny. As legal and political pressure grows the crisis tests whether even royalty stands above the law
The rupee faces a silent killer – uncertainty
The rupee may not revisit record lows but it may not gain in a market shrouded in uncertainty.
ABB: Investors ignore margin squeeze as order flows rev up
ABB India’s revenue reflects a decent sectoral mix of order flows, but the operational issues continue to weigh on profits
Will bullion test new highs?
After a sharp selloff shook out leveraged traders, the question on every bullion investor's mind is whether gold and silver are gearing up for fresh all-time highs
Chart of the Day: The growing influence of corporate PPAs in green power installations
The share of open access in solar and wind power installations increased significantly
Why IDFC First Bank’s Haryana shocker is a governance wake-up call for others
The Rs 590-crore fraud and the state’s swift de-empanelment order underline the importance of governance, risk management in institutions
OPINION | As the US and Iran face-off, an escalatory spiral in the conflict seems certain
The US is the superior military force but it doesn’t have an easily achievable strategic goal. If the aim is regime change in Iran, there’s no quick answer. For the Iranian regime, survival is the ultimate victory, for which it will risk escalation
OPINION | Why India should re-negotiate the interim trade deal with the US
The joint statement provided a renegotiation opportunity if either country changed its agreed upon tariffs. India should use the US Supreme Court ruling to tweak some contentious provisions in in the deal
OPINION | FDI ambiguity in India’s evolving space data regime
India’s space reforms liberalise FDI, but overlaps between IN-SPACe rules, NGP framework, and DST Guidelines create ambiguity for geospatial data businesses and downstream value-added product developers
OPINION | Will Kerala’s 2026 assembly election be Pinarayi Vijayan’s last stand?
Local body polls show that UDF is in pole position. LDF hasn’t given up hope because many margins were narrow, but the weight of anti-incumbency may be hard to overcome
OPINION | CAFÉ Norms: A piece-wise linear approach may be worth a look to offset small car squeeze
India could draw lessons from global best practices, where countries like the United States, China, Korea, Japan specify the “minimum floor” and “maximum ceiling” by adopting a piece-wise linear approach
Chart of the Day | India's luxury homes: Bigger, costlier, and selling fast
India’s premium housing story in 2025 was less about speculation and more about structural transformation
The multiple ramifications of a US attack on Iran
A US attack on Iran may unsettle the Middle-East and shoot oil prices up, affecting the global economy. US President Donald Trump has indicated he is ready to wait 10 days if Iran agrees to a nuclear deal. But US military actions, including marshalling aircraft carriers and missile launchers, suggest it is ready to strike any day
Data Story: The message from the Flash PMIs for investors
Five major flash PMI releases this week paint a striking picture of a world that is growing faster outside the US than within it — with Europe recovering, Japan accelerating, India booming, and America cooling
How Torrent Power is reshaping its power generation capacity mix
The company has acquired Nabha Power from L&T
Donald Trump’s new flat-rate tariff is a boost for India, China and Brazil
US allies, including the UK, the EU and Japan, hardest hit after Supreme Court rules against previous levies
Beyond the Headlines: Why the US Supreme Court's tariff ruling makes global trade more volatile
The US Supreme Court has delivered a significant legal blow to Donald Trump's tariff authority, but by forcing a pivot to new, untested legal justifications, the ruling paradoxically deepens the uncertainty facing global trade and multinational firms
OPINION | Military overlap between Pakistan and China is overstated but India needs to be wary
NATO represents the reference point for military interoperability. By this yardstick, China-Pak collaboration is not quite there. Their differing strategic goals and challenges prevent anything more than tactical familiarisation
The Tariff is dead, Long live the Tariffs …
The US-India trade deal will continue being discussed and progress is likely to happen to reach an agreement. However, it does give more breathing room and negotiating power to the Indian side.
US tariff reversal positive, but will revive uncertainty on trade front
America’s Supreme Court strikes down President Trump’s emergency tariffs who is now looking for alternative ways to reimpose tariffs, with a 10% tariff already floated
The Reading List: February 20, 2026
Our research and opinion teams have curated a selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance for your weekend read
