Mass consumption holds the key to high, steady economic growth
Consumption cannot stand on the one foot of spending by the affluent
Is RBI turning too conservative on credit risk amid growth worries?
Stifling credit growth in the name of risk management is akin to throwing the baby with the bathwater. Government has sent the right message.
Ukraine peace deal needs a DMZ with Russia
The Korean War offers a model for a cease-fire between Ukraine and Russia
AI slowdown is everyone else’s opportunity
Businesses will benefit from some much-needed breathing space to figure out how to deliver that all-important return on investment
How US Congress can pay for extending the tax cuts and jobs act
A potential solution exists that would keep US debt from spiraling out of control and should be acceptable to Republicans because they floated it not too long ago
Is a new centralised carbon market under the UN the real deal?
COP29 has already recorded a success by getting countries to agree on strong standards for a centralised carbon market under the UN. Creation of this market has its usual share of costs and benefits. The big issue, however, remain unresolved. Will it deliver on global emission reduction or just be another distraction?
India must push for homegrown UAV technology to strengthen defence
India must embrace indigenous drone manufacturing to enhance military capabilities, reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, and ensure national security. Drones offer cost-effective, precise surveillance and strike capabilities, making them essential for counterinsurgency and strengthening India's strategic autonomy in defence technology
SEBI's dubious crackdown on finfluencers and digital platform regulations
Arguably, the proposal to regulate associations between SEBI registered entities and digital platforms is within the scope of SEBI’s powers. However, SEBI runs the risk of placing compliance requirements that may overlap or even conflict with existing frameworks on social media intermediaries and ‘finfluencers’ by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Gold is at the mercy of Trump, China and king Dollar
The yellow metal has declined from a record as the economic backdrop has changed
Crypto’s coming back, and regulators must work to prevent disaster
Basic protections can prevent frenzied trading in fundamentally worthless tokens from harming people who don’t want to be involved
Maharashtra Elections: Resolving fundamental issues using Integral Humanism
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 rehabilitation of KPMG
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’s Green Hydrogen Revolution: Building an ecosystem for a sustainable future
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
India's pharma market scales new highs despite moderating growth rates
Total sales reached Rs 60,000 crore in the September 2024 quarter
How does one crack the carbon tax conundrum?
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
What smoke signals are bond yields sending?
The bond market is warning against exuberance as the dollar rises
PSBs are doing fine on efficiency, but need to improve customer experience
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 Microfinance’s scary Q2 shows all that is wrong among microlenders
Fusion’s problems represent all that is wrong with the microfinance industry, mainly loose underwriting process.
Vidarbha, the gateway to political power in Maharashtra
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
Crypto prediction markets like Polymarket have a cloudy future
Platforms like Polymarket had a good election, but the hype is overdone
China will send a weaker Yuan to the Trump front
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
Reverse-Flipping: Indian startups return ‘home’ amid regulatory reforms
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
How Jharkhand’s growth was paralyzed by JMM-led government
Jharkhand, which was once on the path to progress under the NDA, is now struggling with corruption, inefficiency, and lack of vision.
What to expect from the markets under Trump
We’ll get a short-term high — but many investors are worrying about what comes next
The Eastern Window: Can India's outreach succeed in Africa where China holds big sway?
China’s growing influence in African countries and its zero-tariff plan is a tough challenge to competitors
