Can climate commitment rise from the ashes of COP30 fire?
India and other developing nations may breathe easy for now, but deeper climate conflicts need to be addressed
The coming slowdown in India’s renewable energy sector
Renewable energy project awards slowed sharply this year
Rupee’s slide past 89 to the dollar: Why it happened, what it means for stakeholders
A record-low rupee signals more than currency volatility
OPINION | UK pulls up the drawbridge as street hostility to immigrants grows
UK’s budget will be unveiled on November 26 in the backdrop of a severe fiscal challenge. But the bigger challenge for the country is social, the migration debate is now the battlefield on which the nation’s future will be fought. Indians and UK citizens of Indian heritage will not escape its fallout
OPINION | India’s 16th Finance Commission and the equity-efficiency nexus in federalism
India’s 16th Finance Commission and the equity-efficiency nexus in federalism The 16th Finance Commission has finished its report which will shape the flow of resources to states for the next five years. As we await the report, a fiscal economist outlines the tricky terrain of striking a fine balance between equity and incentivising efficiency among states with different capabilities
India's labour codes–Modi’s landmark reform
Four new labour codes have replaced 29 central labour laws, bringing the legal framework for working conditions in line with contemporary standards
OPINION | Indian cricket is caught in a web of its own making
The Virat Kohli era prioritised overseas wins and saw the advent of a potent pace pack. Simultaneously, IPL nudged young batsmen to develop a specific set of skills. The outcome is that contemporary batsmen don’t have the skill set to play spinners on a turning track. There are no quick fixes, recovery needs changes at the grassroots
Chart of the Day | Will compliance of new emission norms turn the tide for construction equipment makers?
The CEV-VI emission norms that were rolled out in January put the Indian industry on par with global counterparts
Behind the AI bubble, another tech revolution could be brewing
OPINION | Supreme Court clarifies roles of Governor and President in dealing with Bills but doesn't resolve the matter entirely
The Supreme Court held it cannot impose timelines on Governors or the President for Bill assent but may issue a limited mandamus against prolonged inaction, balancing separation of powers with ensuring constitutional functioning
CAG audit reveals what's broken in Delhi's bus services – and how to fix it
A decade-long audit of Delhi Transport Corporation exposes how India's city bus services collapsed from 7,000 buses to half that fleet, accumulated Rs 60,750 crore in losses, and what other metros can learn from this cautionary tale
OPINION | Why RSS’ articulation of ‘Being Hindu’ and ‘Hindutva’ is a much-needed intervention
RSSFACTS: Mohan Bhagwat reiterates that “Hindu” refers to shared civilisational Dharma, not religion or worship, emphasising spirituality, inclusiveness and the universal, eternal nature of Sanatan Dharma
OPINION | Asim Munir’s nuclear sabre-rattling runs the risk of an accidental escalation
Pakistan’s long used sabre-rattling as a tool to internationalise conflict with India. While Munir’s constitutional coup may not escalate risks through a new doctrine, the mistrust it generates poses the real risk
Groww vs Pine Labs – Two fintech IPOs with diverging post-listing fortunes
Following the recent correction, Pine Labs’ valuation has turned more palatable. Meanwhile, Groww seems priced to perfection
India’s power picture — Thermal energy weathers climate chill
New Delhi steps up power generation from coal-fired plants even as it remains committed to emissions control
India’s private banks get another shot at wealth as Deutsche Bank queues up to exit
India’s wealth management industry is a hot bed for growth right now
OPINION | Move to create a pan-Northeast political party rests on a fragile foundation
Three political parties across three states in region have announced a plan to merge. The main barrier against the functioning of a common political party is the region’s diversity. The region has many ethnic tribes, having their own identity issues
OPINION | Fair Trade Regulator: Why CCI should upgrade its enforcement arsenal
The goal of fostering a fair and equitable marketplace remains common unless repeated violations become collateral damage. CCI penalised FPBAI for anti-competitive practices, reinforcing India’s strengthened competition law and stricter enforcement powers
OPINION | Too many sanctions may inadvertently chip away at the might of the US dollar
The overuse of secondary sanctions may end up weakening America’s own financial primacy. The message sent out is overdependence on the dollar represents a strategic vulnerability
Nvidia’s AI supremacy is a weapon that cuts both ways
While the chipmaker is the big winner from the booming technology, it is singularly exposed to changing expectations
India's Trade Shift: More China, less Russia, uncertain America
As global trade upheaval reshapes partnerships, India's goods export and import patterns from April-October 2025 reveal tactical manoeuvres with the US, a pragmatic thaw with China, and a strategic pivot away from Russia—but the real question is whether these shifts will endure
Don’t trade where you tweet
Online conversations about hot meme stocks or cryptocurrencies are the source of some very bad decisions
OPINION | India can no longer outsource the dreams of its youth to the West
Western nations are closing doors to skilled Indian migrants, ending a decades-old model of opportunity abroad. India must now attract returnees, build innovation ecosystems, improve livability, and drive domestic, technology-led growth
How to position your equity portfolio for the next re-rating
As markets remain volatile and liquidity lifts valuations, selective exits and rotation determine your long term returns
