
India's property system struggles with outdated records and lack of integration. Digitising data, standardising protocols, and integrating systems can ensure faster, more reliable ownership verification, driving growth and trust

Grid bottlenecks, coal dependence, and funding gaps show why India’s climate fight now hinges on delivery

After nearly a decade, India’s bankruptcy law faces a moment of reckoning on haircuts, delays and credibility

India’s small firms have greater access to formal credit but that should come with a warning against too much leverage.

Plain vanilla solar power is no longer in demand

Eminent jurists contribute essays honouring Dr Balram K. Gupta in ‘Shaping the Judges’. The book explores judicial ethics, training, and wisdom, reflecting on the qualities and responsibilities that define great judges

Now could be the ideal environment for a service pandering to wealthy urbanites and in need of gig workers

Sanghnomics: India’s economic future calls for a ‘Third Way’ rooted in Swadeshi Economics. Revived under Modi, it seeks self-reliance, sustainability, and resilience, moving beyond Western capitalist or Marxist frameworks while addressing global and domestic challenges

AI investment Is scaling up in India, as companies integrate it in their operations. Its expanding role creates opportunities but also risks

Natural gas demand is seasonal and prices are volatile

The gap between US policy, Russian intent, and China’s long-term strategy is the most important strategic variable shaping the conflict’s future

Generic weight loss drugs can help expand Indian pharma market

The precious metals rally of 2025 demonstrates that despite being grouped together, each metal follows its own narrative

India’s unique strengths give it the ability to step up the pace of services exports, which can act as a counter to any pressures on its goods exports

For a certain segment of our population, income levels may increasingly resemble those of Singapore or parts of Europe, but the lived experience outside gated communities and premium condominiums falls dramatically short. This mismatch explains an accelerating trend: wealth and brain drain. Those who can leave do so. Those who cannot ensure their children leave as soon as schooling is complete, writes Rajat Arora

Globally, fraud in 2025 shifted away from document manipulation toward identity-led abuse. Synthetic identities and account takeovers became more prevalent than single-use fraud attempts. AI was used to probe and evade detection systems

India’s political spokespersons are fading as television declines and digital platforms rise, exposing parties’ failure to adapt communication strategies to younger audiences who value authenticity, explanation and platform fluency

A move from fixed deposits to SIPs, and from thrift to credit, is redrawing India’s social map. The shift is strengthening aspirations but also increasing fragility, creating clear winners among financially literate households and leaving others vulnerable

The domestic macroeconomic environment continues to provide a solid foundation, underpinned by moderating inflation

Valuations may be spectacular and a bust could come — but while there’s exuberance there is no mania or irrationality

The concentration of flows in flexi cap funds, coupled with rising interest in gold and silver ETFs reveals a market seeking both flexibility and hedging instruments

The US President’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariff announcement has seen a partial rollback to mitigate domestic political repercussions. Moreover, neither China nor India gave in under pressure

Countries in North Asia like China, Japan, South Korea, and North Korea are engaged in an intense arms race with efforts to acquire nuclear weapons. Such moves amid US-China rival may threaten the stability of the region

Benign monetary policy may be at its end and fixed income investors must take note

Successful investing is not just about finding the right stocks or mutual fund schemes. It is also about having the right mix of understanding and behaviour