India hosts a vibrant ecosystem of infotech companies, ranging from scrappy start-ups to continent-spanning behemoths. All of them were blindsided a few days ago by a government advisory decreeing that companies would need official permission to deploy any AI models on the “Indian” internet
The EU’s carbon tariffs to combat climate change are snarled in complex bureaucracy
While there are benefits of mutual fund investing, investors must consider several parameters while selecting a fund and not just past returns. Since there is a lot of analysis needed while selecting a fund and given the fluctuation in fund rankings in recent years, index funds may be the best option for a passive investor
Perception of gender bias and pay gap is higher among affluent women although there is evidence of greater women's participation at work place and on company boards
Relatively affluent middle-income households drive the demand for high-value discretionary items such as consumer durables, education, health and recreation services, and homes. Unless they get some relief in the form of lower taxes on their incomes and/or consumption, households’ demand, and in turn, investment from India's private sector will stay muted
Overall, there is a trend of users, courts, antitrust authorities and even governments siding with app developers and taking a tougher stand on anti-competitive behaviour by Big Tech
To sustain the current momentum, India’s domestic policies must complement its foreign policy efforts to leverage the benefits of the geopolitical shift from China. Policy and regulatory certainty are the linchpin for attracting investment
Advertising spends are a proxy for consumer sentiment since marketers spend money on advertising to drive sales growth. They are also a leading indicator since advertising spends precede market impact on consumption
The regulator’s nudge and getting adequate disclosures may not be enough to protect small investors and instead, some direct intervention may be need of the hour
Bonds have consolidated their gains after a sharp run-up in early February, and the 10-year sovereign bond may trade at around 7.0% in the near term and head further lower in FY25
Tata Motors’ 25-year journey hasn’t been easy with several missteps coming in the way of profitability and market share in the conventional car segment
A scorching IPO market has made it more appealing for NBFCs, typically used to more flexible operations than banks, to ignore regulations just to grab the opportunity to make a quick buck through financing these.
In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Web3 and its future in India, role of portfolio construction in fund management explained, oil production cuts and how it impacts prices, the craze behind public sector bank stocks decoded, and more
The biggest names have enjoyed a remarkable run. But unless consumers in China and the US start to regain their appetite for bling soon, investors who have bought into the sector’s quick outfit change could find themselves out of fashion
The Ukraine impasse should be even more alarming to those who depend on the US for their safety. That’s because it’s hard to believe America will send its men and women to defend US allies when the next crisis comes, if it won’t even send money and arms to support Ukraine in a conflict that hasn’t killed a single US service member. The Ukraine impasse also shows that the rot in the US political system goes deeper than the rantings of a rogue president
Advocates of extended and intermittent fasts attribute to autophagy everything from robust health to improved mental clarity. It may be triggered between 24 and 48 hours in animals deprived of food. However, we don’t know when the process sets in after humans begin fasting — or how much is enough to be effective against illness. It’s still not clear how (or if) it contributes to weight loss
How can countries sympathetic to Taiwan respond through politico-legal options in the event of a conflict? An appraisal of whether Taiwan meets statehood criterial, the legality of other countries operating in the Taiwan Straits, and taking the ‘Taiwan question’ to the ICJ are options
Beijing must dare to choose radical remedies to deal with them
If the conflict continues to drag on, South Korea’s expanding production capacity and growing reputation as a reliable supplier will elevate its position in the global weapons trade. But it must also prepare for peace, and ensure it has developed a sector that can persist without war
Beyond gender pay gap, companies still have to address everything from recruitment, day-to-day engagement in the workplace, career paths, and the flexibility to allow for outside responsibilities. The message is that while employers mustn’t lose sight of closing the gap, there is a lot more at stake that needs to be addressed to attract and nurture the best talent and create a level playing field
Even though the Indian startup ecosystem often dismiss Web3 as mere "bitcoin and blockchain" overlooking its broader scope, its future looks to be as dynamic as it is uncertain
The effectiveness of these cuts seems to be diminishing, as reflected in market indifference towards recent announcements
Its importance lies in achieving optimal risk-adjusted returns, aligning investments with goals, and ensuring the resilience of the portfolio in various market scenarios
Digital may have bridged some inter-generational differences and AI can make it easier to do so, but technology alone is not the solution
Ties with Japan and South Korea are crucial for India’s technological aspirations as well as Indo-Pacific ambitions
