India's Digital India Mission marks nine years of progress, positioning the nation as a leading digital economy. As e-commerce is projected to reach $350 billion by 2030, the focus shifts to how MSMEs can harness this growth through digital integration, skills training, and supportive policies
Men’s education deficit is increasingly becoming an employment, earnings and outcomes gap, with significant repercussions
The stakes for the parent group riding on Sharp’s new electric minivan may not make for a comfortable ride
The biggest brokerage merger in years looks more like a bailout, masking billion-dollar losses from bond underwriting
The company can become one of India’s top renewable power generators if it achieves the stated targets
Tamil Nadu cannot antagonise the labour force or even foreign firms
A start-up city from the ground up is a great idea but a hub is built on serendipity and network rather than infrastructure
The rate cuts are here but a slowing economy while interest rates remain high is a worry. But, for Indian equities a pivot will mean good news for stocks although not across the board
Investors would fret on whether the Fed’s rate cut was in response to cooling inflation or more towards safeguarding growth
In response to the tragic incident at RG Kar Hospital, the West Bengal assembly passed the Aparajita Bill to amend existing laws on rape and child protection. Though the Bill aims to enhance penalties, expedite investigations, critics argue that rushing these processes may lead to overlooked evidence and compromised justice, emphasizing the need for thorough procedures over speed
The biggest cost of transitioning to ONOE is the political cost as the natural life of most state assemblies will have to be terminated. Centre-State relations are under stress which makes this moment unsuitable to go back to where we started
The Modi cabinet approved 'One Nation, One Election' policy, reminiscent of the practice from 1951 to 1967 when Lok Sabha and state elections were held simultaneously. Numerous commissions have supported this approach to reduce electoral costs, streamline administration, and lessen the electoral burden on citizens
When consolidated financials are more material than standalone financials, the audit quality of group entities gains importance. The accounting regulator is seeking to reform how that’s done
Investors desperate to get cash back are putting pressure on funds to capitulate on sales
Reports about the market regulator intending to issue stringent guidelines following laxities by auditors, merchant bankers and the bourses, may have put investors on guard
Once rare deadly deluges are happening more frequently and causing more damage as the planet heats up
As Industry 5.0 reshapes human-machine relationships, collaborative robots (cobots) emerge as vital assets. Designed for flexibility and safety, cobots enhance productivity across various sectors, from manufacturing to healthcare. Their integration with advanced technologies promises to drive innovation and sustainable growth in the digital era
The indictment against music mogul Sean Combs should be a reminder that we often fail to recognize trafficking even when it’s right in front of us
The central bank cut interest rates by 50 basis points and yet 10-year Treasury yields, a benchmark for mortgages, actually went up
Unfortunately, two export regions for the company- Nigeria and Bangladesh- are under pressure, and that could cap margin expansion
The oil and gas industry argues that LNG could replace much of the global coal consumption as a transition fuel while renewable and alternative like green hydrogen develop to capacity
A stable exchange rate is making it easier for foreign investors to buy Indian bonds
An RBI rate cut could put near-term stress on banks’ margins but will augur well for asset quality
The S&P 500 usually rises whether the central bank is raising or cutting rates. There are more reliable ways to decide on portfolio allocations
In the book 'The Fifteen: The Lives and Times of the Women in India’s Constituent Assembly' recounts the often-overlooked contributions of 15 women who played pivotal roles in shaping India's Constitution. It highlights struggles, achievements, and influence of these women as India commemorates its Republic's 75th anniversary
