Musk’s elevated status could raise X’s value too
These days, political influence matters as much as metrics such as ‘daily active users’
Golwalkar's Leadership: Expanding RSS amidst tumultuous times (1940-1973)
RSSFACTS: Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar, the second Sarsanghchalak of RSS, led the organisation through significant events like India’s Partition and independence. His leadership expanded RSS across India, strengthening its network, promoting Hindu unity, and inspiring countless volunteers during crucial years
Should investors brace for more pain or prepare for the next upswing?
While valuations and technical analysis indicate that we could possibly be near the bottom, but fundamentals on the ground limit the upside
Chart of the Day: How to read RBI’s forex intervention? Look both sides
Forex intervention is a necessity in the age of growing global uncertainties.
RBI Survey: Indian farmers still love cash, but digital is gaining ground
Cash remains king in India’s agricultural payments—but the tide is turning
Closing Bell: Indices end on weak note; Sensex falls 420 pts, Nifty ends below 22,800
Sectoral indices struggled, with 12 of 13 major indices closing in the red. Nifty Metal was the sole gainer, rising over 1 percent. Nifty Auto plunged 2.5 percent amid reports of a potential import duty cut on EVs from 110 percent to 15 percent, clearing the path for Tesla’s India entry. Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, and TVS Motors led the decline.
Ukraine is just a pawn in a Russian reset
The president’s approach makes US actions more logical, but no less shameful
Trump risks making the same economic mistakes as Biden
Much like his predecessor, the current president is eager to talk about the benefits of his policies but reluctant to confront their costs
CEOs’ forced smiles show the limits of AI-driven investing
A really radical idea would be to pay attention to companies’ actual financial performance too
Why audio devices are the backbone of the digital-first consumer
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
FMCG outlook remains tough although valuations have eased
The headwinds that have held the sector’s fortunes down are not showing signs of easing up as yet
Why, despite gaining market share, is the M&M stock falling?
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
Samsung’s persistent labour trouble in TN points to DMK’s weak grip on its coalition partners
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
Chart of the Day | BSE 500 records sub-10% top line growth for seven straight quarters
Tailwinds from low input costs are weakening and corporate efficiencies have topped, leaving little scope for margin increase hereon
Who will now stabilise the world economy?
Neither the US nor China is willing to assume the responsibility
India's growing fintech industry and the case for self-regulation
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.
The battle for Religare is fast becoming a test of India's takeover laws
Legitimate takeovers must be honoured by existing boards and promoters
Trump’s tariffs on pharma will hurt both India, US
If imposed in the immediate future, customers in the US can ask Indian drug suppliers to temporarily absorb new import duties
Trump 2.0: A nightmare for macroeconomic policymakers
Trump 2.0 is proving to be more disruptive for the world than his first innings
Startup Street | Remaking of a unicorn – the Zomato playbook
A Bilateral Trade Agreement will insulate India from Trump’s tariff squeeze
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.
BYD’s strategy shift is bad news for global automakers
The Chinese company is undercutting rivals by making advanced driver assistance systems a standard feature at no extra cost
Are lock-in expiries in IPOs scary?
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's Path to AI Leadership: Building a global talent hub
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.
Economic Survey reveals some risks in the financial system, but glosses over many others
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
