The key performance indicators, as sought in the BRSR Core, are quantifiable and do incorporate matrices that reflect sustainability outcomes
The costs of inaction on global warming are potentially vast and often not sufficiently factored in to asset values
Though nobody has ever tested a nuclear-powered rocket in space, and serious questions exist about how one would perform in extreme conditions, materials science has advanced considerably, which should help engineer a system that can withstand outer space and a nuclear reactor’s heat
There are few big ticket changes in the new avatars of the Indian Penal Code , Criminal Procedure Code and Indian Evidence Act. Leaving police reforms untouched was a big miss if the aim was to redress the colonial overhang in the justice system
Singularity or the convergence of advanced AI and human consciousness opens doors to unprecedented levels of innovation, problem-solving and scientific advancements
As China's political economy faces yet another challenge, it is time for the developing countries of the global South to reflect on the governance model that China offers and seeks to promote
Reversal of flows reflects crumbling confidence in promises made by party leaders
Singapore is grappling with a host of first world problems. With a dwindling birthrate and greying population, Singapore has little choice but to import labour. But there is resistance to immigration. The maintenance of high prosperity — as opposed to the drive to attain it — is proving to be a trickier task
Demand-side clean energy investment — equipment used by energy users, such as electric vehicles, heat pumps and sustainable materials — was running ahead of supply-side investments such as solar, wind, nuclear and battery power, hydrogen and carbon capture last year
Even as global enterprises develop technology capabilities, Indian IT vendors continue to find enough opportunities in the market
Domestic lead prices stay elevated due to sustained demand for batteries and slower ramp-up in lead production in international markets
Moderating inflation, sustainable growth and world class digital infrastructure help India to a standout performance in a volatile world. It is the world’s growth oasis amid a global economic storm
India’s diverse customer profile makes it more challenging to customise products, which can add to complexities in the product and costs
The glaring irregularities detected by the CAG must be addressed to enable the Ayushman Bharat scheme to provide affordable healthcare to the poor without any glitch
In 2022, the share of the richest 1 percent was 40.4 percent of the nation’s wealth, while the richest tenth of the population owned 72.5 percent. In contrast, the share of the poorer half of the Indian populace was a measly 2.9 percent
How do you value and protect know-how about unsuccessful products and experiments at a time of heightened employee mobility? It’s an increasingly important question for investors to consider
Nonprofit groups that fight AI harms today are getting far less funding than those preventing a theoretical AI apocalypse.
Indian broadcasters never made a sincere effort to engage with their audience. They started out by catering to the lowest denominator, and more than two decades later, the script continues to be the same. If the future seems blurred today, it’s because they didn’t read the writing that had been on the screen
In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Consumer sentiment gets a leg up, real IPO action is in the SME segment, RBI ready to tackle inflation, India's future looks bright, and more
ITC has revealed the share swap ratio and the new company’s equity structure. Its shares are still ruling lower than their pre-demerger announcement levels. The numbers give an idea why
Has the Fed done enough to get the inflation rate all the way back down to 2 percent? It’s too soon to say
In the past 10 years, there’s been a 40 percent drop in overall applicants for the test needed to qualify for top bureaucrat roles and a corresponding increase of those who joined the ranks quitting in their first decade. In contrast to Japan, Singapore’s civil servants are famously well-paid, with salaries pegged to the private sector
While the responsibility of the RBI’s monetary policy lies with its MPC, the committee’s powers are limited as most instruments are outside its remit. Apart from the MPC, RBI’s internal management and the Central Board take decisions which impact the monetary system
Rising youth unemployment and missed economic forecasts pose a serious challenge for lenders
This is the second article in a two-part series. The tech sector is going great guns, there is a visible uptick in job creation, social indicators are improving, and poverty is declining. Digital public goods are another unique Indian economic strength that is powering the startup ecosystem