The old rules-based system of the global economy, of which the WTO was the lynchpin, is now defunct. It has been replaced by protectionism, geopolitical trade blocs, beggar-thy-neighbour policies and a focus on security
Bank lending to renewable energy has galloped in the last two years. There are clear upside risks to this exposure that needs to be closely watched
Stock Market LIVE Updates| Sensex Today : Among sectors, the Nifty Oil & Gas Index was the biggest loser, down 2%, followed by Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Metal, which fell 1.8% and 1.5%, respectively. Nifty Auto and Realty also declined by 1.2% each. On the upside, Nifty FMCG was the top gainer, rising 0.3%.
The huge credit hungry unorganized small business in India, which takes unsecured personal loans for business purposes, simply does not have enough clean assets to offer a security to lenders. The real strategic need for India is to make unsecured credit to small business safer with technology and data
A part of his report on improving the EU’s economic competitiveness deals with the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, identifying risks in the design for EU producers and then recommending changes that could hurt exporters such as India
Clearly this has something to do with the stickiness of Apple’s revenues, which are increasingly derived from services
The RSS, after emerging from a 19-month ban, navigated complex political dynamics, including co-operation with the diverse Janata Party and handling internal controversies. Despite political upheavals, the RSS focused on organisational growth
The industry has enjoyed a bonanza leading to bumper payouts to shareholders via buybacks, but sustainability remains in question
No matter who wins the White House, Europeans should know that Washington is drawing up scenarios for pulling out. They’re not pretty
Privacy deception in online services, like pre-checked consent boxes, exemplifies dark patterns manipulating user choices. A streamlined referral system between all the regulatory bodies could resolve conflicts and enhance regulatory effectiveness
A seasonal price trend may fool newbie retail traders into thinking it’s a bullish breakout in the making. Why the charts are misleading, on this occasion
While the US market was rocked by the downward revisions to the jobs data on Friday, Fed Funds futures are still pricing in only a 25 basis point rate cut at the September 18 Fed meeting
Bajaj Finance will have to wait to use the neat pile of cash it would get from the Bajaj Housing Finance IPO
Targets are given to bank employees to sell insurance products along with core banking products. Mounting pressure can create havoc as it leads to misselling or forced selling of products
The share of non-fossil fuels in total electricity generation rose on strong growth in nuclear power and moderation in demand
Clinging to a vanished history won’t save blue-collar workers from their date with destiny
Just because the historical data exhibits some seasonal softness doesn’t mean it will continue into the future
Policymakers need to send confidence-boosting signals to bolster sluggish economies
Policymakers and police must work together on prevention while individuals should take more responsibility
Over seven decades, the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) has transformed India's labour movement from a Marxist-driven struggle to a nationalist, integrative approach. Rejecting class conflict, BMS emphasises national unity and the co-ownership of industry
At any given point of day, chai orders are more than coffee orders by at least 15-20 per cent, with the difference going up to 40-50 per cent during evenings. Tea is also showing amazing acceptability in regions traditionally known to be that of coffee drinkers
Outsized market reactions to management changes have as much to do with failings of the old boss
Increasing interlinkages between banks and the NBFCs is one of the many considerations for RBI to start harmonising regulations for them. Alignment on the asset side, governance and risk management practices cannot be ruled out
After a difficult few years, FMCG companies are poised to deliver better sales and earnings growth, but first a crucial piece of the growth puzzle has to fall in place
The new CEO’s plans are less capex intensive but even then, these measures will take time to yield results. If executed well, however, the results can be rewarding
