Kyiv’s Kursk operation was aimed less at the battlefield than Berlin and other allies
Three reasons why an old solution to rein in industrial excess capacity won’t work again
The challenge of business recovery lies in balancing regulatory protections with realistic opportunities for revival. It is important to recognise that not all distressed companies are beyond repair, and not all promoters are incapable of restoring their businesses to health. One potential solution is to implement a tiered system within IBC’s Section 29A that allows for exceptions based on the promoter's past performance/conduct in business and their proposed resolution plan
Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit 2024 Highlights: The 2024 edition of the ‘Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit’ was held on August 21 in Mumbai. This year’s theme is was 'How SIPs Are Empowering Bharat’, which highlighted the growing impact of SIPs in driving financial inclusion in India.
Digital payments in India is set to revolutionize with the integration of credit into UPI. By enhancing financial flexibility and accessibility, this development promises to expand credit access, democratize financial services, and drive significant growth and innovation in the sector
This supposedly brainy sector has been displaying memestock-like tendencies for a while now
The Federal Reserve has brought down inflation but must now steer the economy away from recession
India has a competitive advantage over plant protection chemicals, policy needs to further strengthen and refine that competitive advantage instead of chasing the illusional glory of organic farming. India, with the world’s largest population, needs to prioritise food security over a pricey fad that is unsustainable except as a niche activity
The bottom line is that expertise from outside the government should be highly selective and only persons with proven experience and competence should be taken through lateral entry. Within government, expertise can be built by posting officers with high degrees in relevant ministries
Strong pre-sales and timely execution of projects has translated into higher revenue for realty companies
The smaller indices are hovering near their all-time high levels, while the benchmark Nifty 50 trades closer to its long-term average and significantly below its peak valuation. If earnings fail to improve, we could see frontline stocks begin to catch up, while smaller stocks may experience some profit-taking.
The contribution of non-algo or manual trading in the derivatives segment has plummeted from 100 percent in FY03 to just 4.7 percent in FY25.
Despite having close to 2000 banks, the ratio is only at 58 percent for India, even as countries with fewer banks boast of a higher number
An article by RBI staff published in the August bulletin projects a significant pick-up in private investments in 2024-25 backed by rising demand and cleaner books of companies, banks. Will banks benefit from this growth?
Too many businesses make it so hard for consumers to find low prices that they often give up and pay a higher one
The president’s appearance at the Democratic National Convention tonight will be a reminder of hard political lessons that public servants and voters alike would do well to absorb
The real test, in terms of both funding and asset quality, will come when corporate investment revives or when infrastructure projects shift from government funding to banks
India should establish a dedicated AI ministry to unify policies, foster innovation, and address ethical concerns. This move would harness AI’s potential for economic growth, global leadership, and social progress, positioning India as a leader in the AI landscape
Deutsche bank data shows rapid recovery in confidence as markets bet on ‘Goldilocks’ scenario for US economy
Eknath Ranade played a crucial role in mobilizing national support for the construction of the Vivekananda Rock Memorial. His efforts exemplify a blend of visionary leadership, strategic mobilization, and nationalistic fervor
Vietnam is becoming a key player in global supply chains attracting substantial FDI from China in the process but is also attempting to balance the US-China tensions alongside. There’s a window of opportunity for India
Why do asset management companies launch new fund offers (NFOs) when they struggle to deploy funds in their existing schemes? The answer lies in the desire to earn higher commissions from new issues and to compete for greater market share.
June quarter earnings were subdued because of lower sales volumes and volatile input costs
Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Healthcare and Max Healthcare clocked decent growth in revenues despite a disruption to international patient flows
The fresh spread of the Monkeypox virus in Africa triggers concern worldwide, prompting nations to check their readiness to tackle medical emergencies
