The president’s approach makes US actions more logical, but no less shameful
Much like his predecessor, the current president is eager to talk about the benefits of his policies but reluctant to confront their costs
A really radical idea would be to pay attention to companies’ actual financial performance too
Audio devices, from voice assistants to immersive sound technologies, are reshaping how we interact with digital spaces. As part of the IoT ecosystem, they’re becoming essential in communication, entertainment, and smart home automation, driving future technological advancements
The headwinds that have held the sector’s fortunes down are not showing signs of easing up as yet
Over the nine months ended FY2025, M&M gained 1.9 percentage points in PV market share to about 12 percent while the shares of Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai India and Tata Motors fell
Since September last year, Samsung’s unit in the state has seen intermittent labour trouble. Evidence shows that the underlying issue is about political power play as CITU, affiliated to the CPM which is a constituent in the ruling DMK-led coalition, is now magnifying the issue by calling for a protest in other industrial parks. The developments undermine the state’s investment policy, but the ruling party appears paralysed
Tailwinds from low input costs are weakening and corporate efficiencies have topped, leaving little scope for margin increase hereon
Neither the US nor China is willing to assume the responsibility
India’s fintech sector is rapidly growing, with over 9,000 firms contributing to the economy. Self-regulation is gaining traction as it ensures compliance, fosters innovation, and builds consumer trust. However, challenges like enforcement and conflicts of interest remain.
Legitimate takeovers must be honoured by existing boards and promoters
If imposed in the immediate future, customers in the US can ask Indian drug suppliers to temporarily absorb new import duties
Trump 2.0 is proving to be more disruptive for the world than his first innings
Following the Trump-Modi meeting in Washington, both sides agreed to negotiate the first tranche of a multi-sector BTA by the fall of 2025. This is evidence of India getting a good deal, something U.S. trade treaty partners haven’t yet pulled off. However, time is short and India needs to use it to meet the deadline and avoid trade-related shocks to the economy.
The Chinese company is undercutting rivals by making advanced driver assistance systems a standard feature at no extra cost
When the share price falls below the price an investor purchased, it can be a good opportunity to buy more, provided they still believe in the company's fundamentals
India aims to become a global AI leader by 2047, but faces a significant talent gap. Addressing this requires reforming education, fostering industry-academic collaborations, and leveraging government initiatives to cultivate, upskill, and retain AI professionals for sustainable growth.
The nation’s growth path should be calibrated in line with its investments needs, the savings in the economy and the level of financial literacy in society. This is important because investments in excess of the economy’s savings levels and ability to service foreign exchange inflows can lead to higher interest rates and inflationary impulses
The current trajectory towards a 2.4°C rise calls for urgent action, particularly in climate finance, technology, and policy coordination. Differentiated solutions, like tailored solar roadmaps for diverse economies, and strategic collaborations are essential to drive equitable global energy transitions, ensuring no nation is left behind.
The EU’s disarray comes at a time when US-Russia-China relations are changing fast
The Munich Security Conference brought home to Europe the realisation that US policy had changed from being a friend and ally to that of ‘a landlord seeking rent’
India's loan growth story isn't over; it's merely taking a breather.
Budget announcement, foreign collaborations, and NTPC’s plan all indicate India’s conscious push for low-carbon energy
US-EU-NATO amity nurtured during the Cold War is being buried by the Trump administration. Europe is out in the cold. This message was hammered home on February 18 when the US and Russia agreed to work together to end the conflict in Ukraine, relegating other stakeholders to the periphery.
