The first-year budget of a new government typically sets the roadmap for the policies that follow. Budget 2024 needs to draw a blue-print for areas that need immediate attention
The revised BOT guidelines, which incorporate learnings from past failures and relatively flat book-to-bill ratio of large developers, are expected to lure developers into road projects
With a two-thirds weightage in the Nifty, a sustainable rally cannot be expected unless banking stocks continue to rise
NBFCs would face multiple pressure points, from margins to asset quality this year
With subsidy bill in check, the government should step up focus on nano urea and expansion of domestic manufacturing capacity base
Power asymmetry is neutralised and even nuclear equilibrium is unsettled. Humans, however, are victims regardless of the side they are on. Drone technology’s consequence depends on our choices
According to the KLEMS database, total employment in the Indian economy increased by as much as 46.7 million in 2023-24, up from 19.2 million in 2022-23. In 2020-21, during the depths of the pandemic, the database says 31.2 million jobs were added
Japanese group is up against unprecedented competition from Chinese battery manufacturers
It’s time the party do what the Biden administration should have done from the beginning and showcase the vice president’s value
French voters’ “non” to Le Pen sets up a duel for a new coalition
Eating is now just a secondary habit, yet we consume more. It's no longer about three meals a day but giving in more often to our craving
Worrying signs in the labor market mean the Fed’s July meeting will point to policy easing sooner rather than later
#Sanghnomics: Samyak Vikas or right development means fulfilling physical and psychological needs and leading towards the spiritual fulfilment individually. The goal is to move to a happy, contented, prosperous society leading to the common weal
Central bank should use the summer to address issues key to America’s economic wellbeing and global financial stability
China’s growing export appetite is a giant headache for Asian economies, including India. Will the Budget take some counter measures against such imports is the big question
Much needs to be done to improve the quantity and quality of output of agriculture. While the Budget can play a key role, the Union minister’s experience in this sector can help too
It is pragmatic to provide fiscal support to consumption, as it will also help buttress private investment as firms add capex to cater to improved demand
The proposed free trade pact is stuck because of a few sensitive issues on which both sides need a pragmatic approach
As India's gig economy continues to grow, a focus on collaboration between companies and share holders is critical. It has been seen that parties with vested interest prey on this partnership for their own commercial benefits
Rising global supplies are feared to weigh on soda ash prices and realisations in 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi would discuss key issues like a non-dollar payment agreement and arms purchases during his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. But he would be careful not to cause anxiety among Western countries that are suspicious about India’s relations with Russia
India's economic progress depends on the expansion of manufacturing sector. Tax concession to this sector has had positive effects and it's important to build on early success
Labour's Keir Starmer has managed to wrest power from the Tories but they will find it tough to shed the reputation of a high-taxation party. Starmer's promise to restore some of the UK’s iconic institutions will be welcome – but the money has to be found
ChatGPT has the appearance of a brilliant logician and that’s a problem
The party’s victory is based on just 35% of the vote — evidence this wasn't a pro-Labour election but an anti-Tory one
