Capacity utilization is high, corporate credit is reviving, it’s just a matter of time
The Congress-SP alliance is a reprieve for the INDIA bloc after a series of debilitating jolts. The narrow social base of the alliance, absence of a caste-neutral governance programme, and the low credibility of the Akhilesh-Rahul duo are challenges to be overcome
Those sceptical of the current boom argue that this is nothing more than another instance of a once-a-decade cycle in which interest in Japan is resurgent, but fleeting. But there are good reasons to believe that this time, things are different: Investors are souring on China; problems like the low fertility rate that once seemed unique are now experienced worldwide
To get Netanyahu's attention, the US can sponsor a resolution that would formally enshrine the two-state solution in international law as the goal to be pursued by all sides, including Israel. An even more drastic move, if Netanyahu stays intransigent, would be for Washington to recognise a Palestinian state at the UN. That gesture would create facts not on the ground but in international law
In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Cocoa price graph turns vertical, February flash PMI shows India in a good position, current earnings trends hint at sustainablity, wait for a robust gig economy before taxing it, and more
Private entry into nuclear energy holds promise. But poorly conceptualised and unclear roles-responsibilities, skewed risk-return frameworks, lack of contractual clarity and effective dispute resolution frameworks have harmed public-private partnerships. Effective communications and informing positive public opinion, a key nuclear energy obstacle, needs addressing. India cannot miss the bus again
Despite widespread support for fixing floor prices for all major crops, the current MSP system's effectiveness is limited. MSP for many crops are indicative in nature due to a lack of an effective procurement mechanism. A nuanced strategy, informed by global experiences and focused on efficiency and innovation, is essential for sustainable agricultural growth in India
The Flash Composite PMI came in at a 7-month high while inflation in input costs as well as selling prices is very low
The world’s most valuable chip company is working on its next next-generation AI chip
Here's a list of seven Japanese companies that say something about modern Japan and the state of Japanese enterprise; enterprises that have stood the test of time or aged better than their US counterparts. Of course, it’s worth remembering that not everyone survives to the end of the 'Seven Samurai'
In cases such as insider trading or front-running, specific and general regulations exist to prosecute offenders. But in this case, is there a legal or even a commercial basis?
Perhaps the most significant short-run use of Sora's one-minute videos will be for advertising — especially internet advertising. The costs of creating new ads are likely to fall. More advertising may sound like a mixed blessing. But ads will almost certainly be more fun and creative than they are now. These ads also might be targeted, rather than serving a mass audience, with your internet history deciding what ads you will see
The principal argument employed by those against ESG investing is that it diverges from the fiduciary duty of asset managers to ensure the best possible returns for investors
Three fundamental sources of infirmity need fixing. First, the KYC process using Aadhaar must be made credible and secure. Second, since most UPI transactions are free, traditional lenders have little incentive to shorten their technology-upgrade cycle. Third, the monopoly of the National Payments Corporation of India, which runs the UPI, must end. As long as the country’s preferred system for moving money online is devoid of fair charges — and free from competition, there are great risks
Today, the main pillars of bilateral ties are defence, trade and connectivity. Greece can become an integral part of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) and to be India’s gateway to the European Union
While poor weather has led to supply issues, the likelihood of a third successive year of deficit supplies has seen financial bets increase, driving up prices sharply
From a time when earnings disappointed but markets looked past them, now the earnings outlook has brightened but the question is if it’s already priced in
Heightened investor awareness and the growing SIP culture are acting as big pulls for participation in the equity market through MF investing
Governments must strive to enable new businesses to grow so that there is economic growth resulting in a growing tax base. The cardinal rule is to not start taxing an emerging sector before it has found its feet
The unicorn minting rush of 2021 was on the back of easy-money-fuelled foreign funds like Tiger Global and Softbank. But 2024 is seeing investors, old and new, embrace the siren song of IPOs
It is impossible for words to measure the man who was a constitutionalist, a humanist, an Indian to the core, and the patriot forever ready to protect the fundamental values which made this nation
As controversy grips two of the biggest poster boys of India’s startup arena, there can be no better moment than now for the body constituted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade to demonstrate its usefulness in ensuring that the country’s startup space does not lose its lustre
In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: NBFC regulation needs more work, decoding India’s core inflation fall, RBI pauses rate cuts till inflation stabilises, time to reimagine social security contributions, and more
Many in the MP Congress blame Kamal Nath for the party’s spectacular failure in the 2023 assembly polls. Though his exit would mean the loss of the Chhindwara Lok Sabha seat and a handful of MLAs, the general mood among party workers suggest they are not likely to lament the veteran’s defection
Throughout history, key actors from Augustus Caesar to Napoleon Bonaparte to Alexey Navalny have abruptly vanished from the scene. Many poisoners do get found out but, in its many variations, poison can provide ample room for alibi and denial for those wily enough to use it to manage politics and power
