Why are our big business houses missing the opportunity to take Indian cuisine global?
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
Will Mamata Banerjee’s attempts to woo investors succeed like her politics?
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
Africa in G20: A recognition of the continent’s importance in the global economy
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
The art of making good mistakes
Neither organisations nor people can learn from their errors if they deny mistakes ever happened
Chart of the Day: Many committees later, still an underwhelming bond market
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
WhatsApp explores ads in chat app as Meta seeks revenue boost
Discussions are at an early stage and include possible subscription fee, say people familiar with the matter
Climate financing is crucial for India’s net zero ambitions
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
Spice route versus Silk route: Which one has the upper hand?
China has already taken the lead in building soft economic power with Europe, offering efficient trade connectivity. Is there room for one more pathway?
The way to end Kota suicides
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
JSW’s electric dreams defy logic
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
IPOs: Listing gains have seen a trend shift, what should investors do?
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
Tilting at windmills: Can India become a wind industry export hub?
SoftBank Has Either Reopened the IPO Market or Killed It
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.
New Delhi Declaration a major step towards rapid, equitable energy transition
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
India should take the lead in setting a global governance approach on AI
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
SoftBank’s Son faces fresh scrutiny over his visionary status
The Arm IPO has intensified questions over the founder’s future strategy as well as his record as a dealmaker
Road To 2024: Five factors that are disadvantages for the I.N.D.I.A bloc and huge advantages for BJP
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?
Why October could prove to be a turning point for Hindustan Unilever’s shares
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
Apple/iPhone: Pro model will add bite to sales in China
The latest smartphone’s power should keep geopolitical threats and rivals at bay
A reformed Reserve Bank System can add depth to the corporate debt market
Globally, most major central banks dedicate a portion of their balance sheets to alternative securities. Over 30 percent of the US Fed balance sheet comprises corporate and municipal debt, valued at over $2.5 trillion. The ECB and the Bank of Japan have dedicated 5 percent and 6 percent of their respective balance sheets to corporate debt
G20: Why reimagination of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ appealed but of the Middle Kingdom faltered
India is reimagining its history in a way that draws other countries, be they from the Global North or South, to it. The indigenous concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, where one’s interests are the interests of all and vice-versa, and our inherent heterogeneity, reassures world nations that ours is a hand of friendship
Weak acute drug sales pose risk to Indian pharma’s growth tempo
Growth in the Indian pharmaceutical industry slowed to 5.8 percent in August
SEBI’s tough stance against market manipulators will benefit investors
Thorough investigations and stiff penalties can deter evils such as manipulation, insider trading and front-running, creating a safe haven for small investors
Chart of the Day: Poorest bore the brunt of inflation the most
Essential items such as food and fuel occupy a greater share in the consumption basket of lower income classes
What’s driving India’s red-hot IPO market?
Domestic pools of capital are playing a significant role in propelling the IPO market upwards, with four reasons explaining this phenomenon
