Tech group wants to remain both a cutting-edge designer and manufacturer of chips
The Collegium system was not part of the original Constitution, rather it was introduced later by a novel judicial invention—which is unparalleled in the world. But one of the prominent criticism is that the Collegium system has brought the judiciary and executive at loggerheads
As Congress races to present a coherent front to the Haryana electorate, here’s a look at how the party’s factionalism in Rajasthan can undermine it. Ashok Gehlot and Ajay Maken, the two central observers sent to paper over cracks in Haryana, have for a while been rivals on the Rajasthan stage
Blackstone’s exit from Motel 6 rewards its investors handsomely but will the deal add heft to OYO’s valuations that have seen significant erosion since the pandemic?
Traders are always searching for a secret sauce to get ahead in markets. Here are some simple ingredients you can use to make one
Whichever party wins Haryana—whether BJP or Congress-- will have an edge in the battle of perceptions in the very crucial Maharashtra assembly elections too
Mobile number portability requests rose significantly in July 2024 indicating elevated churn in the telecom sector
The share of hybrid and firm and dispatchable tenders in renewable power projects rose from 10 percent in FY20 to 30 percent in FY24 and 46 percent in 5M FY25
Private sector banks have warmed up to priority sector lending after inclusion of small business loans under it
PM Modi met with leaders from the US, Japan, and Australia at the Quad summit, addressing regional security and technology cooperation amid increasing challenges from China. His visit occurs months before the US presidential race, raising questions about future Quad policies
Supposedly favourable comparisons of US public debt levels with those of Japan don’t pass the laugh test
A soft landing will limit Fed easing. For a substantial decline in home-loan rates we need to see a substantial increase in unemployment
Why no one wants to be the nation’s top tycoon any more
The PMI numbers indicate that with growth losing momentum and with lower inflation, this could be the time for the Reserve Bank of India to start easing monetary policy
The reckless freebie culture significantly affects taxpayers, as governments often raise taxes to fund these giveaways. States embracing this culture tend to fall into a debt trap, struggling to balance financial obligations with long-term growth needs
That Qualcomm is planning to take over Intel shows how far the once king of the computer chip market has fallen
India’s decision to set up a 1600-km fence along the Myanmar border is not merely meant to check the free flow of insurgents, arms and narcotics. It is also driven by concerns about China’s growing footprint in Myanmar which can be a security threat in coming years
Despite having the flexibility to increase their exposure to smaller stocks, Flexi Cap Funds often prefer to concentrate on market heavyweights
The intricacies of the microchip industry demand a patient and phased approach
The report projects inflation to be sustained at below 4 percent in 2025-26 and GDP growth at well below the Indian economy’s potential growth rate. That makes a clear case for the central bank to start cutting the policy rate
Congress, with Jats anchoring its social coalition, seemed in pole position ahead of the assembly election. A series of missteps have left it a divided house and the contest more even. But the jury’s out on whether it’s a case of poor management or a game played by state stalwarts
The past two years have seen RBI increase repo rates by 250 bps. Data on transmission across bank groups show that increase in lending rates was higher in the case of private banks than among public sector banks. However, in the case of deposits, transmission was higher for PSBs
The world’s newest currency, Caribbean Guilder, is the outcome of a currency union between two countries with different economic structures and a sharp disparity in income. The underlying economic conditions are far removed from the ideal scenario for such a union. The journey of the Caribbean Guilder will be followed with interest
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While loans may get less expensive thereby sprucing demand, on deposits front banks cannot afford to be complacent about reducing deposit rates and yet be comfortable about deposit mobilization. A rate cut may do more harm than good for banks at this juncture
