Fixation on Russia risks G7’s global relevance
Nudged by the US, the G7 finance ministers’ focus on mounting pressure on Moscow narrows the group’s agenda, risking its ability to shape the broader global order
[In]Complete Justice: Reflecting on the Supreme Court at 75 -- triumphs and trials
The book ‘[In]Complete Justice: The Supreme Court at 75, Critical Reflections’ critically examines the Supreme Court's evolution, highlighting its successes, failures, judicial activism, and key reforms. It explores the Court’s role in shaping India’s democracy, law, and social justice
Are Indian markets overestimating the effect of a US Fed rate cut?
It is too much to expect that a small cut in interest rates could spur sluggish global GDP growth when other necessary factors are not in place
Chart of the Day: Weight loss drugs are making their presence felt in Indian pharma market
Sales of weight loss drug Mounjaro doubled in August
OPINION | India’s E-commerce Surge: A market multiplier for startups and investors
The question is no longer whether Indians will shop online, but how deeply digital commerce will reshape the nation’s economy, jobs, and competitiveness. The evidence is clear: e-commerce has moved from convenience to core, from optional to inevitable – the very backbone of India’s growth story this decade
India's M&A and demerger is still stuck in the old mould
M&A and succession planning are not technical footnotes; they are central to India’s corporate growth story. Unless the tax regime adapts to commercial reality, the promise of the new Act will remain only on paper.
OPINION | Himalayan challenge awaits Nepal’s PM Sushila Karki
The country’s economy is not in a good shape and a critical cabinet selection has met with opposition. However, Karki’s first moves showed that she has a grip on the situation. That said, there remain unknown risks confronting Nepal which will make the job of interim PM hard
OPINION | India’s Digital Revolution: A decade of transformation and the road ahead
India's digital revolution has transformed governance, finance, healthcare and commerce by empowering citizens, entrepreneurs and farmers through scalable citizen-first digital infrastructure and services
Chart of the Day: Defence sector takes off
India’s defence sector is gaining altitude, driven by GST cuts, fresh procurement orders, and an ambitious roadmap to modernise military capabilities.
The Gen Z revolution is spreading in Asia
Nepal is just the most recent country to have seen the ruling elite toppled by frustrated young people
OPINION | India’s search for meaning in a multipolar world
India’s economy is booming and its influence rising, but until it defines what it stands for, its rise will remain unfinished
Delivery Diaries | The Evolution of ‘Office Lunch’: From power dining to productivity bites
Office lunch culture has shifted from status-driven dining to health-conscious, tech-enabled meals, reflecting changing work priorities. Several platforms are now delivering personalized, efficient, and wellness-focused food experiences to professionals
Mid-market hospitality will spice up the hotel boom in India: IHCL top boss Puneet Chhatwal
The MD and CEO shares the business recipe that helped him drive a turnaround at IHCL which was wallowing in loss when he took over in 2017
OPINION | Technological transformation is the invisible game changer in GST 2.0
The focus has been on GST slab rate rejig. Unnoticed is the forthcoming shift to AI-assisted, risk-based refund processing system which cuts down human intervention and prioritises trust. The outcome will be a big boost in Indian industry’s competitiveness
Data Story: Infosys’s mega buyback follows a massive rise in free cash flows
Free cash flows increased by 44.8 percent to Rs 34,549 crore in FY25
Nepal’s political reset under Sushila Karki: A new chapter in India-Nepal relations?
A golden opportunity lies ahead of Nepal’s interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki who can channel the energy of young people to check corruption and carry out important reforms. How she uses the opportunity to conduct a free and fair election and initiate the process of change will determine the future of the Himalayan country struck between India and China
Why August CPI inflation jump could be a false alarm for MPC
Headline CPI edges up to 2.07% after 10 straight months of decline, but GST relief and food deflation argue for further easing
India’s win over Pakistan was more than cricket, Surya Kumar Yadav made sure of it
Not only have the Indians won the match on the field, off the field also they have made a statement. Boycott was never the solution and may I say the Indians played things to perfection.
An Indian digital rupee will act as a beacon of stability and ease cross-border payments
A legal framework to add stablecoins to the portfolio of financial assets is underway in some countries. India has an e-rupee issued by RBI. To complement it, a digital rupee anchored to Government of India bonds can be issued to serve as a cross-border payment tool to lower transaction costs for millions remitting money back home.
AI Frenzy: Great innovations do not always translate into great investments
While AI is real and transformative, one must separate the promise from the price.
The Reading List: September 12, 2025
Our research and opinion teams have curated a selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance for your weekend read
OPINION | Tech trajectories of India and U.S. are intertwined. A rupture could leave China the victor in the AI battle
For 25 years, India and U.S. have been the two poles of the global tech economy. The former a leader in services and the latter a powerhouse exporter of consumer tech and enterprise software. AI’s changing the rules of the game and China has already made waves. Framing it as India vs. U.S. is a mug’s game
OPINION | Vault Matters: The unfortunate side effect of stress in the banking system
There are at least four major instances of death noted in the banking sector since the start of this fiscal. Two are natural deaths and two suicides. The common thread is that these were mid- to senior-level seasoned executives and may have been under tremendous work pressure
OPINION | US security guarantees are bleeding credibility as Russia and Israel push boundaries
Beginning with the war on terror that US embarked on in 2001, the country has seen an erosion in its reputation as a reliable security partner. The recent incidents in Qatar and Poland have only added to the narrative that the security umbrella is full of holes
