Farmers and processors may be the intended beneficiaries of the duty hikes but it comes at a cost given there isn’t sufficient domestic output to support demand
India aims to become a semiconductor hub by overcoming key challenges. Recent investments and initiatives, such as the India Semiconductor Mission and SEMICON India, are driving growth in this sector. However, sustainability and coordination between state and central governments remain crucial for success
According to the UN Population projections, India’s and China’s dependency ratios will be equal, at 44.6, in 2032. However, this ratio then starts to go up for China in leaps and bounds and by 2050, it’ll be at 69.1 percent, while India’s is projected to be a much lower 48.1 percent at that time
The new model certainly is a huge step forward from even ChatGPT 4.0. And it has serious capabilities. But the technology publication Vox worries that o1 can reason well enough to deceive humans – and give the kind of answers they would want
Recent Supreme Court judgements have prioritised personal liberty, putting bail over jail. A judgement this month extended the logic to anticipatory bail, which will now be treated as a standalone appeal even when one is custody for an unrelated offence.
Financial and other challenges have to be addressed to ensure a smooth cruise for mega shipbuilding parks
PM Modi’s coming visit to the U.S. to attend the meeting of the Quad is important because it involves some serious plans to counter China. But India also needs to reassess its role in the Quad which has limited utility for India’s objective of strengthening its land-based border security
At the beginning of the week, the Fed Fund futures are signalling a 50 percent probability that the Fed will cut the policy rate by 50 basis points on September 18
The biggest problem with the P2P players is that time is not on their side for a course correction. Most of these companies are backed by equity investors who aren’t known for their patience.
Receivables of renewable energy project developers dropped as discoms began paying past bills
A selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance, curated by our research and opinion teams
Draft project finance norms which were rolled out in May this year is seen quite detrimental for lenders in terms of pricing large ticket loan. But these norms will not be applicable on exposures tapped through the bond market. Are the tight norms RBI’s third attempt to push demand towards the corporate debt market?
Indian communism was at the crossroads in 1992 when the world changed. If Yechury, the communist who got it, had been given leadership then, Indian politics may have had a different trajectory
The developing countries most at risk of suffering extreme weather events are often indebted to the same countries that have produced most of the greenhouse gases
As the Indian Constitution and Supreme Court mark 75 years in January 2025, it's time to evaluate their equality promises. To understand how far the Indian State has been able to implement its “equality code”, one needs to understand what ‘equality’ actually connotes in the context of law and jurisprudence
Japan stepped in at key moments, showing that governments do have agency even when battling huge markets
Bond investors could easily be caught off guard if liquidity conditions fail to loosen significantly
India’s efforts in EVs or batteries are at best piecemeal against China’s planned dominance
Startups must navigate the delicate balance between growth and profitability. While rapid expansion can establish market presence, achieving profitability ensures long-term sustainability. The challenge lies in strategically investing in growth while maintaining a clear path to profitability as market conditions evolve
A confluence of factors that had clouded the BFSI sector’s growth prospects and dimmed investor interest is giving way to a sunnier outlook
Recovery trends in IT spending are discernible and there’s a buzz that the Centre is weighing a fresh policy push
Fintechs dominate the market for loans below Rs 1 lakh to small businesses
Consumer durables production was up a strong 8.21 percent, but the output of consumer non-durables was lower by 4.36 percent from a year ago
If we take the index values, the consumer price index was at 193 both in July and in August. In other words, month-on-month inflation for August is zero
Some fintechs are still gunslinging in the unsecured lending market
