“Stay hungry, stay foolish” was Steve Jobs’ motto. Entrepreneurship encapsulates that pithy philosophy. It serves as the motive force of widespread prosperity in rich countries. An Indian entrepreneur outlines his journey and the beliefs which made him persist with taking risks
RSSFACTS: As Maharashtra's election heats up, finding a lasting solution to agrarian distress remains key. Scholar Kedar Phalke’s analysis of Shivaji’s agricultural policies offers valuable insights for today’s political leaders
If Parliament actually intended to prevent one creditor from filing an application with an intent to defraud other creditors, then a new sub-section has to be added which clearly stipulates the consequences of such an application. Parliament has to step in to rectify the error which persists
A “maximum pressure” campaign, combined with Israel’s military successes, could bring Gulf states into a stronger anti-Tehran alliance
The post-election excitement around crypto comes down to vibes and vision
The world’s second-largest economy is in a different place from 2016. It no longer looks like such a big threat to US pre-eminence
The first Trump administration caused little reshoring and a lot of rerouting of trade, but it may design smarter tariffs this time
A venture capital hand shares his insight on the pre-conditions which lead to a successful transition from a company funded by private securities into public ones. A rule of thumb suggests that companies with a clear line of sight to $10 million in EBITDA should start considering IPO readiness
Total government expenditure in India, at 29.1 percent of GDP in 2023, is quite high among emerging Asian nations. Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam all have much lower government spending to GDP ratios than India
While China accounts for 70 percent of the over 50,000 patents filed globally over the last decade, India comes a distant fifth with a mere 1,350 patents
Power sector's share was highest in Q2FY2025's project awards due to increased demand for power in the last few years
ABB India’s playbook is poised to cash in on high growth businesses that is aiding profitability and return ratios. Will it sustain?
India's inclusion in global bond indices via the Fully Accessible Route (FAR) has attracted foreign capital, but also exposes the country to volatility risks. Policymakers must balance the benefits of foreign inflows with the need to manage currency and interest rate pressures
It is once again safer to lend to big companies and avoid unsecured small loans
When it comes to reshaping culture, a single victory, however lopsided, is not the end of the war
A fresh round of US levies could hurt trade finance and other loans. The rich hold the key for Hong Kong and Singapore lenders
The proposed 2024 Amendments to COTPA risk stifling India's digital content ecosystem with overly prescriptive regulations. A collaborative approach with OCCPs and a focus on educational content could balance public health objectives with content accessibility and economic growth
The combination of slowing new account openings and a rising stoppage ratio suggests that less domestic capital will flow into the market.
It is so much easier to blame the disappearance of these US jobs on China than on domestic consumers and automation
Despite several regulations, BTC is still relevant in today's time and its price continues to increase as more and more institutions take interest in this cryptocurrency
Kashmir's saffron and apple industries are severely impacted by climate change, with rainfall deficits and rising temperatures affecting crop yields and quality. The loss in the region is estimated in billions of rupees
Expectations of a cumulative 50-75 bps rate cut are still pencilled in, but it may take place over a longer period than anticipated earlier
A keenly fought contest is set for a nail biting finish. With welfare promises of NDA and INDIA designed on similar lines, the differentiators boil down to issues such as UCC, infiltration and the fear of “outsiders” taking over tribal land
Addressing global challenges is becoming tough for G20 despite the commitment of world leaders at the annual meetings
