Savvy traders do not expect the impact of the Israel-Hamas-Iran war to extend too long, or if it does, to not impact global markets for too long
Companies aren’t so worried that they’re letting a lot of people go, but they’re also not so confident that they’re hiring a lot of people
Automating 'low-value' tasks shuts down a vital training ground for new recruits
India provides a near-perfect location to establish a global capability centre. One of its USPs is top-tier yet affordable human capital. Could this operating environment be made even more attractive through more regulatory easing?
A quirky and opaque New York firm has rapidly expanded to become the most profitable trader of all
India, with its vast pool of skilled professionals, particularly in AI and Big Data, is emerging as the top choice for global businesses. With more than 1,700 Global Capability Centres and a rapidly growing talent base, India is poised to lead the tech-driven global economy
There is a populist idea that would be both good economics and good politics
The US presidential election in November is unlikely to alter Washington’s wholehearted support for Israel even if its conflict with Iran results in severe harm to the global economy
Middle East tensions are a significant risk to India and the RBI would be careful before considering a pivot
The company has extended its agreement with Philogen to commercialise an immunotherapy drug globally
The logistics sector's size is projected to grow from an estimated Rs 9 lakh crore in FY23 to approximately Rs 13.4 lakh crore by FY28
RBI’s monetary policy committee begins its meeting today, with the outcome scheduled to be announced on October 9. It’s prudent to retain status quo right now because a fraught situation in West Asia has a bearing on oil price even as early signs of growth fatigue are visible
Israel’s conflict with non-state actors such as Hamas and Hezbollah, and Iran encapsulates something more than the unresolved Palestine issue. It depicts the dismantling of the belief that there’s a rules-based international order. With great powers unwilling to do enough, the stark reality is evident
The MPC meet scheduled for October 7-9 will mostly likely set the ground for a rate cut two months later. The MPC is set to reverse its rate stance unless big surprises happen in the meantime
What would a true regional war in the Middle East look like? How might it specifically unfold — in the air, at sea and on land? And would the US inevitably be drawn into the conflict?
Face-off between TAFE and AGCO encapsulates a set of interrelated problems. Agency capitalism in the US has inadequate oversight. More so, when the largest shareholder is an Indian company demanding accountability and agents can weaponise long-standing commercial ties
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
Priority sector loans have for banks become a source of profitability because RBI’s assumption that harmonising regulations for certain asset classes across intermediaries will unleash competition and drive down interest rates hasn’t worked. Rates today are relatively high for borrowers at the bottom of the pyramid. This has social implications
Studying the way we stumble into cognitive traps could be key to understanding how to beat misinformation
Beijing’s stimulus efforts may not be enough to win over battered foreign investors
As energy needs grow, moving away from fossil fuels is crucial for meeting ESG goals, driving resilience, and establishing leadership in a rapidly evolving global business landscape. Manufacturers must switch to green utility solutions to enhance long-term business success and sustainability
The escalating Israel-Iran conflict does not bode well for the proposed multimodal trade corridor to connect India with Europe
The latest Series A Landscape Report from Venture Intelligence showcases how home-grown VC firms have begun to dominate over Silicon Valley-linked ones in India’s Early Stage funding ecosystem
The recent lifting of the Minimum Export Price (MEP) aims to boost agricultural exports, yet critics argue it's a redundant policy harming small farmers and failing to control food inflation. India's export bans on rice and fluctuating MEPs reflect ongoing efforts to manage domestic supply and prices, while the country remains a major exporter of both onions and basmati rice
Even after this shift bank funding remains the biggest source. NBFCs borrow from banks to then lend to borrowers at a margin
