The passenger who vented his anger on a hapless pilot is way out of line. When the weather is to blame, there is only so much that airlines and their crew can do
The company’s appetite for big acquisitions has been finally whetted by buying out Capital Foods and Organic India for a combined amount of Rs 7000 crore
Steering the narrative at the World Economic Forum towards how artificial intelligence can benefit average citizens will ensure that the tech is more widely embraced as a force for good
The overall corporate tax to PBT has gone down as companies availed of the new tax regimes. But the larger companies still have an edge over the smaller ones
Five thousand miles from the canals of Suez and Panama lie even more important shipping lanes, chokepoints that could cripple global trade should any disaster befall them
When researchers exposed volunteers to a mix of fake and real news stories, they found people became more prone to being fooled by fake stories after being asked to do an internet search
It will take a long time to get a greenhorn who can only write code to train and work on artificial intelligence solutions. Hence the break in campus recruitment
The IIP data show there has been a slight decrease in capital goods production compared to five years ago
The IIP data show that while the production of consumer non-durables has been sluggish, the numbers on the domestic production of consumer durables are downright alarming
Habits influence not only on our daily routines, but also extend to other activities, including the decision-making process for investments. The current market dynamics reinforce the habit loop, and a transformation in this pattern is foreseeable only when the rewards derived from the habit become unfavourable — i.e., we see negative returns
Ease and convenience of spending has lowered the economy-wide cost of transaction. The resultant saving is triggering incremental spending. UPI is also enabling easier credit-driven household spending
Misinformation and disinformation can affect election outcomes in the US and India in 2024 and remain principal risks to a stable global order along with climate and economic challenges
Taiwan’s election results are a vote against China’s plan to merge the island region with the Chinese mainland. It is a major loss of face for China which might consider new ways to curb Taiwanese aspirations for complete independence. However, it is unlikely to use military force in the near term
Investors uncomfortable with the current level and valuations of the markets can reduce or exit altogether; those who feel optimistic and bullish can remain long and hold 10-20 percent cash to look for switching opportunities
Social justice for vulnerable groups is the ideological plank and a focus on tribal, OBC and Dalit voters is the electoral strategy underpinning the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. Pulling it off for the 2024 Lok Sabha election looks a tall order
Corporate India is facing challenges in capital raising due to high credit costs. The primary anticipation from India Inc is that the government will convey a positive sentiment and send the right signals for encouraging economic consumption
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The PepsiCo case marks a watershed moment in India’s agri and bio-technology innovation sector
Besides addressing an investor’s need to put money across asset classes, it also takes care of diverse taxes
Investors should remain prepared for a mixed bag. While some pockets may disappoint, it is important for investors to stay focused on long-term prospects. And keep some powder dry
A recent analysis found that between 2018 and 2021, companies led by founders in the BVP Nasdaq Emerging Cloud Index outperformed those that weren’t by about 50%. But by the beginning of 2022, that edge had evaporated
Tackling the plastics problem requires more information about sizes and kinds of particles that are most dangerous and where they come from. But enough alarming data has now amassed that it’s time to move from fear and outrage to action
More than budget incentives, the massive financing need has to be addressed to take care of the snags that dim the progress of clean power
