Basic protections can prevent frenzied trading in fundamentally worthless tokens from harming people who don’t want to be involved
Sanghnomics: A new development document based on ‘Integral Humanism’ emphasizes tackling Maharashtra’s regional disparity, agrarian distress, environmental sustainability, and skill-employment gaps. Experts urge long-term planning for balanced growth, inclusive policies, and sustainable practices to address pressing challenges state wide
The years of audit failings and regulatory fines at its UK business are over, but some worry the firm is still losing ground to rivals
India aims to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors like steelmaking and oil refining by developing a green hydrogen ecosystem. Policy reforms, enhanced manufacturing, and demand-side interventions, along with infrastructure investments, can make India a global leader in green hydrogen, reducing carbon emissions and fossil fuel dependency
Total sales reached Rs 60,000 crore in the September 2024 quarter
India and China voiced protest over CBAM at the ongoing COP29, but Europe says it’s a trade matter that needs to be discussed at the WTO
The bond market is warning against exuberance as the dollar rises
PSBs have improved efficiency but often lack in providing good customer experience. A big reason is inadequate number of employees to manage the huge customer base.
Fusion’s problems represent all that is wrong with the microfinance industry, mainly loose underwriting process.
Maharashtra is a state of striking contrasts, with issues animating Mumbai-Pune industrial belt a world apart from the agrarian challenges confronting the eastern parts of the state. Vidarbha, with 20 percent of the population, often determines the political tide. A granular analysis of the region shows why Maharashtra’s poll story is not about one grand narrative. Instead, it’s about 288 elections
Platforms like Polymarket had a good election, but the hype is overdone
Beijing’s first line of defense against higher tariffs is likely to be its currency. Good thing that it fits in with a dour economy
Indian startups are increasingly reversing their corporate structures, returning from overseas hubs due to regulatory changes, tax incentives, and favorable IPO valuations. The September 2024 amendment streamlines cross-border mergers, accelerating the reverse-flipping trend
Jharkhand, which was once on the path to progress under the NDA, is now struggling with corruption, inefficiency, and lack of vision.
We’ll get a short-term high — but many investors are worrying about what comes next
China’s growing influence in African countries and its zero-tariff plan is a tough challenge to competitors
Narayana Murthy comes with a formidable reputation based on professional success. It makes people take his observations and opinions on matters outside his area of professional expertise seriously. Therefore, it’s important that he avoid dishing out quick fixes for complex problems. Avoiding expressing an opinion in a public forum on subjects one is unfamiliar with is okay
The worst may not be over yet, but valuations are turning reasonable and good opportunities could be available at attractive prices. Here’s an investing playbook
The IPO values NTPC Green Energy at Rs 91,000 crore to 1 lakh crore, generating value for NTPC investors and setting the to-be-listed company on an independent path
Come elections, political parties jumping on the freebie bandwagon is a regular sight. It's time for tough measures that ensure that make it difficult for this practice to continue unless there is budgetary space for these measures
While factors such as income stress, inflation, changing consumer preferences can explain some of the challenges they face, a growing distance between companies and the consumer is also to blame
Lok Sabha results in the state dealt a blow to BJP. Not much has changed on the ground since. Economic and agrarian issues are consequential in the election and unlike Haryana it’s harder to consolidate OBCs in to single social bloc as there too many claimants for their support
With the base case for a rate cut not yet crystallising, the tug of war between RBI and the government on this front would be interesting to note. Goyal, has just as kick-started the war of words
A look at some articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance, curated by our research and opinion teams for your weekend read
A comparative study of key union ministries and Maharashtra economic surveys data is an ample indication that the job situation and income levels in the state have been improving above the all-India average.
