A charger for a Charger? That just doesn’t sound right
Pledges to slash carbon emissions are well and good. But governments need to start delivering concrete benefits
A selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance, curated by our research and opinion teams
Is it TMC, which wiped out the Left from Bengal in 2011, or is it BJP, which has pushed it to third place in the state and is the focal point of the national opposition unity efforts? Staying in the INDIA alliance with Mamata Banerjee could repel the anti-TMC votes now flowing back into the CPM kitty
In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Market reaction to July inflation data, the war over submarine cables, Indian companies not interested in US Steel sale, time is ripe for India to grow stronger, and more
The government needs to establish a proper mechanism to regulate VGF payment to SCAs instead of relying on their self-certification, monitor the collection and payment of RCF levy by scheduled airlines and also monitor the spending on underserved/unserved airports
Young online experts fight against misinformation and offer proper financial guidance
Hype is huge around the technology, but some uncomfortable truths are also being raised
Each country in this deal will cede a lot and gain a lot. The US will manage to keep Beijing away from Riyadh but will have to provide weapons and help Saudi build nuclear power installations. Saudis will have to normalise ties with Isreal, and the latter will have to promise not to eat away Palestinian territories
The AI era’s cybersecurity threats need more scrutiny. In this article, we analyse three of them. Jailbreaking of generative AI tools like ChatGPT can turn them into assistants for cyber criminals. Invasive AI tools like WormGPT ease phishing attacks. Large Language Models can produce dynamically changing malware code making detection harder
The two countries aren't retreading bitter memories of Japan’s occupation of Korea or discussing some new apology, but are confronting far more pressing issues they face now: an increasingly aggressive China, a nuclear-armed North Korea and a world where another war feels gradually more possible
Even if doctors start following some of these regulations, there is no point if the pharma scene remains marked by poor and indifferent product quality
Its coal reserves are vast and cheap, making it the biggest exporter. Low wind speeds and cloudy skies make wind and solar energy inefficient. Meanwhile, politics ensures coal is subsidised and solar penalised. $2.42 trillion will be needed to fund Indonesia’s energy transition up to 2050, not the $20 billion allocated
If a data breach or even a vulnerability occurs, the data fiduciary needs to inform not just the regulator but the concerned data principal. In comparison, in the EU, a data breach needs to be reported only to the regulator, and individuals only where the data fiduciary concludes that the breach compromises the rights and freedoms of the individual
India's progress promises a host of opportunities for investors and businesses seeking to be part of a dynamic growth story. In a world where economic powerhouses are shifting, India's role is poised to become increasingly significant
Given the strength of its economy, population, technological advancement and mature financial markets, supportive policies will make India shine in the coming years
India’s top private sector steel makers like JSW, Tata Steel and ArcelorMittal have all learnt their lessons from some ill-advised globalization attempts in the past which later came up against regulatory changes
Not just in Delhi but even in other metros such as Mumbai, the failure of affordable housing schemes calls for a complete revamp
Globally, of the 486 cables currently in use, 148 undersea cables are slated to reach the end of their service life within the next ten years and need to be replaced. Another 80 are under construction and slated to be ready around 2025
At a time when fund houses are seeing increasing inflows into their schemes and even foreign investors have turned net buyers of debt, the supply of good paper in certain tenures is wanting.
A bold regulatory overhaul is required to ensure that the vital service of investment advisors is seen as a worthwhile profession
India’s status as a bright spot in uncertain times has got a jolt by a hot inflation print last month, warranting a relook at the macroeconomic situation and what it means for stock markets
Sanctions have not breached Russia’s economic fortress, but they have put a time bomb under its foundations
The shipping industry is showing signs of bottoming, but the COVID bonanza is long gone
In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Lessons to learn from the China model, mega IT orders should allay investor fears, Singularity a compelling scenario in India’s growth, sustained battery demand elevates lead prices, and more
