Public sector undertakings (PSUs) in the railway domain have consistently outperformed benchmark indices since their listings post-2018, delivering impressive returns to investors
Sanghnomics: The relevance of GDP as a measure of prosperity is questioned by experts, highlighting its limitations in addressing well-being, environmental concerns, and societal issues. Economists call for new metrics to better reflect nations' true progress and quality of life
India and other developing countries can use the UN observations to calibrate their critical mineral strategies
Banks have burnt their fingers and PPP models haven’t fulfilled their promise. Large government borrowing limit the growth of bond market for infrastructure financing. Recent development financial institutions may not be enough. In underserved areas such as urban infrastructure, budget could look at ways to incentivise specialised institutions to fill the financing gap
While CVs saw flattish growth in volumes, the company has lately lost market share in PVs in domestic markets. Even electric vehicle (EV) sales ramp up leaves much to be desired
Focus on cost optimisation by customers will continue to drive demand for IT services vendors
Donald Trump’s claims on foreign territories such as Greenland would create political confusion and break up the established system of each country respecting the sovereignty of other countries. He will make is easy for leaders like China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin to do whatever they wish
The picture painted by the month-on-month data is completely different from the year-on-year figures. We badly need seasonally adjusted data
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s call for restraint on the growing claims on mosques by neo-Hindutva groups reveals a fault line within the Sangh Parivar. In its centenary year, the RSS has to walk a tightrope as the experience of years of power have a way of undermining discipline within organisations
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.
At the level of Vietnamese elite, a peaceful transfer of Indian culture to Vietnam from the beginning of the Common Era is used to balance the influence of China. For an India lacking powerful economic or military instruments, collaboration in preservation of Champa monuments, or support for the practice of Yoga in Vietnam, demonstrates willingness to deploy an effective China- facing capability
In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama January 10 edition: India Inc needs to pull its socks up on corruption, low corporate tax rates warrant a relook, impact of Free Trade Agreements on customs duty revenue, Kejriwal's political future is at stake in Delhi polls, and more
High attrition among private banks is something the RBI has been concerned about for the last two years. But solving this issue is not in the regulator’s hand. Will banks recognise the flaws in the system?
A sharp cut in corporate tax rates in 2019 has led to significant benefits for earnings, but this was to also drive private investments up, which has not happened
RSSFACTS: The 1966 World Hindu Conference in Prayagraj, organised by VHP, gathered 25,000 delegates worldwide. It addressed global Hindu unity, cultural preservation, and peace, leaving a lasting impact on the Hindutva movement and strengthening VHP’s global influence
In 2018-19, the revenue impact of concessions under FTAs on customs was around Rs 49000 crore and in FY24 that’s projected to increase to Rs 89000 crore
Face-off between United Breweries and Telangana government encapsulates the hypocrisy and the attendant distortionary policy which influence alcohol sale and consumption in India. We need to lift both hypocrisy and state control over liquor, save for some age-related controls, and let it take its place among other fast-moving consumer goods
A rate divergence between the US and China erodes the city’s lure as a cheap place for companies to raise funds. It’s time to move on
Shares in Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Jefferies and others are near record highs. What could possibly go wrong?
According to Transparency International’s Global Corruption Perception Index, India stood 93rd among the 180 countries included in the 2023 index
As markets evolve, the CANSLIM strategy’s disciplined approach to identifying market leaders and minimising risk ensures its continued relevance
The IT services company’s shares outperformed peers during 2024. Its Q3 results and management commentary should give some idea of whether that can sustain
Delhi’s assembly election finds AAP and its chief Arvind Kejriwal in an anomalous position. In Punjab, the party is successfully filling the space vacated by Akali Dal, thereby hitching its wagon to regional dynamics. In Delhi, however, AAP and Kejriwal are synonymous, which could make the coming election an inflection point in his political career
The pound dropped to a more than one-year low, stocks fell and gilts extended a fourth day of losses on concern the Labour government will struggle to keep the deficit in check as borrowing costs surge
