Byju’s was the problem, not edtech
Questioning the relevance of edtech for India is short-sighted. Schools will always play the primary role in building foundational skills, but online courses are indispensable for constant skill upgradation
In Budget 2024, government should help accelerate capacity additions in power sector
The pace of capacity addition needs to be ramped up to meet the rising electricity needs of the country
Three things for investors to focus on ahead of Union Budget 2024
While Union Budget speeches unfold reams of data on the state of the country’s economic and financial health, investors must focus on the fiscal deficit, taxes and capital formation
The day when the world’s computers went on strike
The big cloud platforms bring several advantages to corporations but as the current system crash shows, running the latest software sometimes can also lead to its own set of risks
India must play peacemaker in bloodied Bangladesh
The deadly turmoil in Bangladesh is far from over and India must intervene to quell the matter. Bangladesh is too important an ally for New Delhi to pursue a hands-off policy at this critical juncture
Jammu in jihadist crosshairs
Huge security pressure in Kashmir Valley has been pushing terrorists into Jammu for a while. These terrorists are better trained and well-armed, with clear signs of a Pakistan Army connection. India needs to unleash more potent weapons to tackle terror
The Reading List: July 19, 2024
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 the weekend
India's ER&D Sector: A hotbed of opportunity in a disruptive world
To fully realize India's potential in the ER&D sector, we need a supportive policy environment. Continued government support for job creation in technology and manufacturing will further strengthen India's position as a global ER&D hub
Venture capital has an exit problem
A big overhang of ageing — and unsold — private tech companies has developed
India Budget 2024: Capital gain tax regime is too cluttered. It needs an overhaul
As the Indian economy grows globally, it has added to the complexity of computing capital gains. It has in turn led to disparity on account of rate of tax, benefits of indexation or foreign currency fluctuation among other issues. Hoping Budget 2024 provides solutions to this
Union Budget 2024-25 to balance investment and consumption
Budget 2024-25 could focus on measures that boost demand to help support the capex cycle. A relief on personal income taxes would boost consumption, especially for the low- and middle-income households who have been hit with high food inflation
It’s time to stop kicking the BSNL-MTNL can down the road
BSNL's and MTNL’s merger has been put on the backburner for the third time
As IT stumbles, can Indian pharma pick up the slack?
Indian drugmakers are getting on to an aggressive pitch, taking over companies and signing more deals
Big tech shares lose lustre as US market rocked by violent rotation
Small-cap stocks surge in expectation they will benefit disproportionately from a Fed interest rate cut
Union Budget 2024 expected to focus on India’s manufacturing boom through tax incentives
India needs to present itself as the next big manufacturing hub and to that effect its essential that the tax structure should be stable and simpler
The $230 million crypto theft at Wazirx a wake-up call for Indian regulators, government
Time and again, the RBI has been cautioning investors on crypto currencies, calling it gambling. This market has been drawing more investors, despite India not having a regulatory framework on crypto. This scenario can’t continue
Boosting Agricultural Exports: Budgeting for infrastructure, high-value crops, and ag-tech
India has to address its domestic needs and also intensify its efforts on boosting agricultural exports. As India prepares for its upcoming budget, a prime opportunity emerges to elevate its agricultural exports to new heights
Will Union Budget 2024 up the stakes in the global value chain gamble?
Lowering import tariffs and a host of other measures can help enhance India’s GVC participation
Union Budget 2024: A look at the potential market movers
Budget 2024-25: Investors should keep a hawk’s eye on Budget beneficiaries which have been lagging so far, because the next leg of the rally is likely to be driven by these sectors playing catch-up
Budget Snapshot | A long view of India’s central government budgets
Budget 2024-25: This time, the big question is: will the government increase revenue spending because of all the worries about demand being tepid, or will it go back to its original blueprint of curtailing government spending in accordance with its "less government, more governance" slogan?
Union Budget 2024: The myth of central government neglect of social sectors
Budget 2024-25: Budgetary allocations to agriculture, housing and rural development have all increased, as a percentage of GDP
Global Fund manager survey: The shape of things to come
More than a fifth of the participants in the Bank of America Asian fund manager survey are looking to forego China equities altogether and pursue opportunities elsewhere. The Japanese, Indian and Taiwan markets are big beneficiaries
Chart of the Day: India’s growing LAP market underscores need for easy capital to small businesses
Loan against property is a popular source of funding for small businesses.
Federal Reserve’s critics on inflation should now champion July cut
Policymakers were roasted for delaying interest rate increases in 2021 and 2022 as prices surged. Now, they risk falling behind the curve with cuts, too
US: Robert Menendez conviction is a rare win against public corruption
The Supreme Court has spent years chipping away at the laws that hold public officials in check
