A cursory search on any social media site will get us innumerable ‘educators’ and finfluencers actively courting viewers. The fact that finfluencers can easily swindle the public must be dealt with by SEBI effectively
On expiry day, we find out which options expire in-the-money and which ones expire worthless or out-of-the-money
The number of robots deployed on factory floors has gone up sharply in China, much faster than in any other country in the world. Between 2017 and 2021, robot density, defined as the number of robots per 10,000 employees in manufacturing, went up from 97 to 322 in China, that is more than trebled
Possible higher recovery of evaded GST in FY23-24 is not a comfort but a concern
The chief minister’s deft handling of the ethnically related refugees from Myanmar and Manipur, and the resulting sub-nationalism, may help the ruling MNF
The government’s Periodic Labour Force Survey says the average workweek was 42.5 hours in April-June 2023, compared to 52.6 hours in April-June 2018
It’s pointless to ascribe day-to-day movements in the markets to the fundamentals — all that may have happened is that bond shorts were covering
A selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance, curated by our research and opinion teams
Stock-bond correlations are positive again, making many observers question conventional investing wisdom
Aviation passengers are at risk — the industry needs to move quickly to deploy the right technologies to keep supply chains secure
Wordplay and poetry can lead to vibrant and catchy branding. But sometimes, sticking to local history and sentiment is the best way forward
It does seem likely that Nawaz Sharif has struck a deal with the generals to allow him to return to the saddle. He has refrained from any attacks on the deep state as he’s done in the past. Turning 74 this December, Sharif knows this will probably be his last shot at the prime ministership. The generals, in turn, need to prop up a candidate for the upcoming elections, with Imran Khan having gone rogue
In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: What does October’s equity market fall mean, the impact of Companies Act on India Inc, global market teeters amid war in Gaza, Bengaluru turns to wastewater as a resource, and more
The pursuit of quick success can lead to high levels of burnout and attrition that damages the organisation just as quickly. In contrast, a long-term vision focusing on growth, scalability, and well-being of the work focus will repay itself manifold
Experts and start-ups alike are working on new dynamics of water management and distribution in a mission to save groundwater and leave enough for lakes and water bodies to be recharged
The real value of fortunes has been eroding during the past two years at its fastest rate in more than four decades
Exotic strategies . . . in real life confound investors into costly mistakes
Central banks in Asia are entertaining muscular tactics to shore up faltering currencies. Letting currencies weaken too much can jeopardise financial stability and fuel inflation. Indonesia got the message. Now other countries like Malaysia and South Korea may follow suit
The low cost of Chinese-made green tech isn’t due to anything that WTO would consider a subsidy. It’s manufacturers are encouraged to invest on a scale that the world can't compete against. But China's rigid state-owned companies and off-the-books financing give ample fodder for trade partners justifying protectionist restrictions
The outcome Israel seeks – the elimination of Hamas – is unlikely to come about through a ground invasion. If this outcome isn’t possible then the rationale for a ground invasion weakens. Without the only feasible alternative – the two-nation solution – Israelis and Palestinians are condemned to continue the violence, which as history shows will only beget more violence
Equity markets had fallen in September too. But this time it’s different, not just because of the extent of decline data implying that retail sentiment may have turned negative
The worry that the war in Gaza will spill over to the rest of the region has dragged down global markets
It's been ten years since the Companies Act was modernised. What has changed and what remains to be done
To build a trustworthy ESG framework, the youth of India need to start by understanding its core components. Environmental responsibility encourages sustainable practices in a country grappling with pollution and climate change
Industry headwinds and company specific issues can lead to weak performance in the near term
