A list of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance curated by our research and opinion teams for you to catch up on your weekend read
When anyone can manipulate a photo in seconds, it’ll get harder to believe what we see and hear
The surprise incursion will undoubtedly provoke a response from Moscow, but Kyiv’s display of military competence validates the West’s continued support
The brutal rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata highlights ongoing issues with law enforcement and institutional responses. Despite significant amendments to sexual assault laws post-Nirbhaya, implementation remains weak, revealing a persistent failure to protect and serve justice effectively
Investors are going to have to live with some uncertainty
The political turmoil in Bangladesh may hit yarn and fabric exports to the region; India’s textile industry could also look at opportunities in the global apparel trade
Era of high policy rates could be nearing its end but is it enough to boost equities?
The recent case of the Bangladesh military defying Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed highlights complex issues in civil-military relations and raises concerns about democratic stability and institutional integrity
In the past 20-odd years, returns were by and large in 10-20 percent range, excluding the tech meltdown
Structural reforms and deeper and wider international ties need to be pursued to check the expanding trade deficit
Government spending has been a harder variable to predict
Traction in acute therapy drugs can help India pharma market to improve growth rate in FY25
While the MPC has managed to bring inflation within the 6% upper band, comfortably landing at the 4% medium-target remains a work in progress
The Court's pronouncement has been met with considerable alarm and disappointment from the industry stakeholders. While the provision for staggered payment over 12 years offers some respite, the persistence of a 20-year tax liability represents a considerable financial obligation
Beijing’s attempts to halt the bond rally can lead to mass redemptions and a spike in yields
Current expectations of policy easing go beyond what is both likely and desirable
By 2047, citizens of a prosperous India would be creative, collaborative, and liberated, embracing a modernity shaped by historical and cultural richness. What is living in the tradition would be celebrated and carried forward, what is rotten would be discarded
Political turmoil grips the Indian subcontinent as Bangladesh faces severe instability with Sheikh Hasina's resignation and chaos in Dhaka. The situation reflects broader regional unrest and shifting geopolitical dynamics, highlighting challenges and potential for future recovery
Supreme Court has given effect to states right to levy a tax on mineral extraction with retrospective effect. The Court has held that it generally does not apply a judgment prospectively when upholding the legislative competence of states. However, states have been left with the discretion to forego the dues prior to July 25, 2024. So, a lot depends on the approach that respective states adopt now
The vertical design integration model works on the premise that in the automobile industry value chain, the biggest opportunity to reduce cost is at the design stage and not so much in manufacturing
Bumper harvests in wheat, corn and soybeans mean food prices are falling
Executives and board members must disclose stock purchases and sales, but new research shows opaque coding to be lucrative and flying under the radar
Mamata Banerjee's rare endorsement of a CBI probe into a brutal crime reflects significant erosion of her control. The move, driven by massive public outcry and medical student protests, underscores growing cracks in her administration
Affected metal and mining companies should come forward to report their estimated liability, so that investors get clarity on the expected hit, both from retrospective and prospective liabilities
Four reasons why the ‘rope-a-dope’ strategy should narrow a valuation gap with a growth-orientated approach
