Push back from its INDIA partners compels Stalin to soft pedal the wholly unnecessary issue
FT-Booth survey finds majority of economists think central bank has more work to do to lower inflation
World Trade Report makes a case for re-globalisation, but it is a tough proposition with so many plurilateral initiatives at work
Central banks of US, UK, China and Japan will decide on interest rates. At least two new IPOs will open for subscription.
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PFCE and GFCF are likely to have fared better than what is suggested by their moderately healthy initial YoY growth estimates of 6.0 percent and 8.0 percent, respectively, for the quarter
If one looks at the demand side break-up of Q1 GDP growth, barring government revenue spending, everything looks exciting. However, the trends gauged from earnings outcome or other high frequency do not portend any similar strength
Indian cuisine hasn’t reached many millions of its prospective clientele despite its global potential. Till date there is no recognisable global brand offering Indian cuisine despite our delectable range of foods, talented culinary artists, and no paucity of capital
The Bengal CM’s overseas trip aims to give a fillip to the state’s MSME sector and boost job creation. Anticipating early Lok Sabha polls, Banerjee is focussed on the optics, firing up Bengali sentiments on the political front and projecting earnestness in welcoming foreign investment on the economic front
The African Union’s inclusion in G20 is a welcome development as it provides Africa a platform to seek equitable and respectful treatment from the world powers
Neither organisations nor people can learn from their errors if they deny mistakes ever happened
Trading volumes in corporate bonds are a sliver of what is witnessed in the government bond market even today. Fintech platforms like IndiaBonds are trying to change this by bringing in more retail participation
Discussions are at an early stage and include possible subscription fee, say people familiar with the matter
One of the foremost challenges in climate financing lies in ensuring the availability of adequate funds. A shallow local bond market restricts the availability of capital at reasonable cost
China has already taken the lead in building soft economic power with Europe, offering efficient trade connectivity. Is there room for one more pathway?
Coaching capital Kota puts students into a rigorous preparation for life, but ignores mental health. Perhaps institutions need to refashion entrance tests to reduce the pressure on students that drives them to the point of suicide
The timing for a foray by the group into EVs is questionable, given that it is in the midst of an extensive capacity expansion programme and diversifying into paints, cement, renewable energy and ports
Whether you are trying to skim listing gains or a long term investor trying to enter at the ground floor of valuations, here’s what you should do in a frothy IPO market
Owner SoftBank Group Corp. ended up pricing the British chip designer’s Nasdaq IPO at $51 per share. This is neatly at the top of the stated price range and followed 11th-hour reports that the deal could have been struck even higher.
The New Delhi Declaration, if followed in letter and spirit, is undeniably the most effective way to proceed if we want to hold the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels
Such an initiative on the country’s part in the wake of the successful G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Summit will ensure that a middle ground can be reached more easily on an oversight mechanism for AI technologies that is acceptable to all stakeholders
The Arm IPO has intensified questions over the founder’s future strategy as well as his record as a dealmaker
Does the alliance need a PM face? How can so many parties unitedly and effectively articulate a common message and narrative? Can they ensure grassroots coordination? Is a CMP possible against BJP’s expansive agenda? Will seat distribution set off fresh problems?
Both HUL and Unilever have new CEOs at the helm and what a fresh pair of eyes brings to the strategy table should become clear post-September quarter results