
While the Export Promotion Mission addresses short- to medium-term challenges, structural and strategic issues need attention

The company aims to improve profit margins to 25 percent from 20.5 percent in FY25

The rules which were notified on 13 November raise the threshold of compliance for Significant Data Fiduciaries, which include e-commerce firms and social media intermediaries

A selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance, curated by our research and opinion teams

Bihari women have scripted their own story of empowerment aided by the state. The women of Bihar have voted for Nitish Kumar’s brand of clean politics, bank accounts, better maternal health and more, writes Shweta Punj

His ability to defy incumbency fatigue, a feature in Indian politics, is remarkable. But the potential scale of this victory, and the visible support from women, mean that within his coalition, Nitish has strengthened his position

It’s lazy analysis to say cash transfers clinched NDA victory helmed by Nitish Kumar. It was also his record in ensuring safety and women’s empowerment that helped. Critically for Bihar, caste moulds in electoral politics have been shattered this time

Trump's Asia visit highlighted key economic and security deals with allies, offering India valuable lessons on leveraging market, money, and minerals to secure comprehensive deals and strengthen strategic ties with the US

Gone are the days when BJP was considered a 'urban-brahmin-bania' party supported by forward caste. It's now firmly engrossed in rural India.

Freebies, it turns out, were never really free

RSSFACTS: For the RSS, patriotism is intertwined with devotion to the nation as a divine, collective entity. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat highlighted the central role of ‘Bharat Mata’ in RSS ideology, emphasising its spiritual significance

India sends one of the highest amount of doctors and nurses abroad, but is woefully short of healthcare professionals domestically

Apple’s competitors are giving it a run for its money on AI

In December 2024, twelve new thematic fund NFOs mobilized more than Rs 11,000 crore in AUM. But eight of these 12 new thematic funds have underperformed the Nifty 50 index since then

Markets have not priced in a sharp uptick in global inflation

Hemant Bakshi is set to take charge as managing director and global CEO of EPL from January 2026

Indian cricket appears to have a surfeit of all-rounders. Only appears as it’s not clear what Washington Sundar, for example, is primarily picked for. A batsman who can bowl a bit, or the other way around. Sundar and Reddy would do well to take a leaf out Jadeja’s book and focus on one skill right now to nail down a safe spot

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India’s large youth population presents both challenges and opportunities. Government initiatives like PMKVY and ITIs aim to enhance employability. Tackling gender disparities and integrating youth into the workforce can drive economic growth

Consumption makes up about 60% of India’s GDP, providing domestic companies with opportunities. Many start off well but then fall into the mid-scale trap. It need not be permanent, there’s a way out

The relative outperformance of InvIT returns to other comparable instruments such as REITs, debt instruments or corporate bonds, is seeing retail investor appetite grow for these instruments

Foreign policy isn't about theatrics, but endurance. True power lies in consistent influence. It's time for India to shift from performance to rebuilding quiet regional trust

Apart from subdued order flows, margins could be weighed down by several factors including rising competition

Despite being introduced nearly two decades ago, India's securities lending and borrowing scheme has failed to gain meaningful traction due to prohibitive margin requirements, high costs, and inflexible rules, prompting SEBI to plan its first major overhaul in nearly two decades

A data-driven analysis revealing why India's marginally improving female unemployment rate masks a deeper crisis of scarce, precarious, and often unpaid work for women