OPINION | The HIRE Act Hype: Why India’s IT advantage still holds
The proposed HIRE Act poses a political, not practical, threat to India’s IT sector. Real disruption stems from AI, not outsourcing bans, as economic logic still favors India’s cost advantage
How long will the government keep exporters waiting?
The sequential decline in August export numbers underlines the need for quick support measures to keep India’s trade boat steady
Chart of the Day | Non-aero revenue in key airports surges to match global benchmarks
PPP model airports generate about 86 per cent of the total non-aero revenue
How to unpack Groww's IPO
Groww's Rs 7,000 crore IPO at $9 billion valuation presents a classic case study of high client growth versus revenue efficiency
OPINION | Will Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj be the ‘wild card’ in Bihar’s election?
His party is drawing attention, triggering unease among established players. His novel approach, which is to take on politicians who rose on the heels of the churn triggered by the Mandal report, and ask questions on their governance record may remain to be tested in an electoral arena but Bihar is in for a humdinger of an election
OPINION | The real Kerala story
The state is now outperforming the US in some critical social and economic indicators despite having a fraction of the latter’s per capita income. Kerala is an outlier in the truest sense. A look at what went into making this development model
OPINION | What business leaders can learn from Prime Minister Modi
In a world where external developments are increasingly shaping economic and strategic landscapes, C-suite executives and board directors could learn valuable leadership lessons from PM Modi
OPINION | Empowering India’s Sporting Future: Aligning with National Sports Policy vision
India’s National Sports Policy encourages investing in grassroots talent and infrastructure, fostering long-term growth, and supporting indigenous sports with the overarching aim of creating a thriving sports ecosystem
A weak dollar threatens the Fed’s rate-cut magic
Greenback is weighed down by expectations of lower rates and threats to central bank independence
Why data centres deserve a tax break
India proposes significant tax incentives for data centres as the country positions itself to capitalize on the AI boom and compete in the global digital infrastructure race.
OPINION | India’s Digital Competition Bill: Mirage of fair play or a path to innovation?
The Digital Competition Bill aims to level the playing field for startups but risks stifling innovation. It requires tailored, phased modifications to foster growth and competition
The real challenges in India’s AI infrastructure race
Why investors are holding on to banks despite earnings pressure
Banking shares don’t seem to be fully reflecting the challenges of lenders this year.
The Employment Divide: Rural India's job growth outpaces urban centres as unemployment falls to 5.1%
India's unemployment rate declined to 5.1 percent in August 2025, but beneath this headline figure lies a tale of two economies—one rural and recovering, the other urban and uncertain
Will the Fed ignore BIS’s bubble concerns as markets bet on rate cuts?
As the FOMC meets on September 16-17, 2025, the BIS’s stark warnings about fiscal risks and market exuberance cast a shadow over expectations for dovish rate cuts
Chart of the Day | How food prices silently dictate headline inflation
The food inflation trajectory has quietly reshaped India’s CPI landscape so far this year.
OPINION | Hyderabad’s Journey from Independence to Integration: The fall of the Nizam
Hyderabad's reluctant accession to India in 1948 followed intense negotiations and military action. The Nizam resisted integration until Operation Polo decisively ended their defiance, leading to Hyderabad’s inclusion in India
OPINION | Corporate Transparency Cannot Be Optional: Why diluting disclosure harms investors
Donald Trump’s call to reduce frequency of corporate reporting echoes a flawed belief that less disclosure fosters long-term vision. Invoking China to peg his argument is unpersuasive as over 250 Chinese companies are listed in the three major US stock exchanges. In reality, transparency and rigorous governance remain the true foundations of investor trust
OPINION | Indo-Saudi ties can evolve to another level with collaboration on critical minerals
Critical minerals are a key currency for geopolitical power. It is within this context that a mineral partnership with Saudi Arabia acquires renewed salience. In the evolving Indo-West Asian corridor, such a collaboration could recalibrate supply chains and position India as a more resilient actor in the emerging mineral economy
What the Fed should do
Inflation is the biggest risk
OPINION | AI regulations need to let technology find its way forward and avoid intervention in anticipation of harm
FM Nirmala Sitharaman recently said that AI regulations need to keep pace with rapid technological advancements. A lawyer argues that the best way to achieve this goal is to adopt a principles-based approach, with enforcement triggered only when harm is visible
OPINION | GST 2.0: Modi's next-generation reform for growth and affordability
GST 2.0 introduces a simplified tax structure, reduces rates on essentials, and supports MSMEs, boosting economic growth while improving affordability for consumers and businesses alike
OPINION | Golden Visas and Residency: India’s growing influence in global diplomacy
Countries are using residency and Golden Visa programmes to attract India's wealthy and skilled professionals, reshaping India's global economic, diplomatic, and cultural influence while posing domestic challenges
Equity tag for REITs, another step towards global best practices
As an equity asset class, REITs can fuel capital flows into commercial property, though retail investors must be aware of the cons too
