Why business leaders are saying this is India’s century
India is among the very few economies in the world that possess the full complement of appropriate market conditions backed by pro-growth government policies that aim to deliver sustainable growth over the long term
El Niño’s storm clouds gather over global food prices
Weather event could raise inflation in poorer countries and put pressure on central banks
Corporate governance: shareholder votes stop directors from going overboard
So how many seats is too many?
Strategic interventions take time to bear fruit
For the success of the government’s strategic interventions in industry and trade through Make in India, Production-linked incentive schemes and free trade agreements, what is required is a long-term framework that is reviewed periodically
SVB Aftermath: US banks need more capital, not a new rulebook
A less complicated regime, simply requiring higher levels of loss-absorbing equity capital, would be both safer and less onerous. Such a reform would ensure banks have enough capacity to bear inevitable losses, strengthen the broader financial system and free regulators from the need to quantify every potential risk
Is the Zomato rally sustainable?
The problem for Zomato is the increasing contribution of the loss-making businesses to the total revenue
Climate: The steel mills that built the world face decline
Cleaner electric-arc furnaces are replacing coal-dependent blast furnaces at a fast clip in steelmaking: From 67 percent in March 2022, blast furnace share in production slipped to 57 percent this March. Steelmaking, accounting for 7 percent of global emissions, is also looking at zero-carbon hydrogen in EAFs for producing "green" steel
Praggnanandhaa’s rise symbolises India’s emergence as a global chess powerhouse
India’s young talents – Pragg, Gukesh, Nihal and Arjun – won’t settle for anything less than a world crown. Last year’s Chess Olympiad where three of these four representing India B consistently outperformed higher ranked players was a transformational period for chess in India
Beyond state schemes, India’s MSMEs need strategic govt push to flourish
The strategically focused push that envisages the MSME sector as a vital link in a massive industrial value chain-driven machine is missing
Chart of the Day | Large caps hold sway over corporate profits
The contribution of large cap companies to aggregate sales and net profit of BSE 500 firms remains steady and similar to pre-COVID levels
It’s time new-age traders woke up and smelt the coffee
Trading is not just about taking home profits, you also need to measure or assess returns, the psychological cost, the risks of over-trading and more. Learn how the pros do it
NBFCs risk profitability if they binge on unsecured loans
The share of unsecured lending could rise to 18 percent of NBFCs’ loan book by FY24 from 12 percent two years ago, according to ICRA
Sustainable urban development holds the key to a better tomorrow
The right model of development is needed to ensure that we build cities that drive growth but at minimum damage to the environment
Los Angeles is where big business goes to thrive
Among America’s 10 largest cities, the West Coast metropolis is second to none when it comes to the performance of its biggest companies
Office mandates pit spouse against spouse
Men took on more household responsibilities during the pandemic, but work attendance rules risk undercutting that progress
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Desperate times call for desperate measures
In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: India needs to close its North-South divide, greater supply constraints could lead to policy risks, China’s South China Sea dominance in jeopardy, Madhya Pradesh gears up for centrally-backed campaign, and more
Jackson Hole 2023: Central bankers worry about the impact of structural shifts in the global economy
Inflation still remains a concern. But now, there are bigger worries over the long-term impact of the structural shifts in the global economy
Chinese companies’ earnings to lay bare impact of economic slowdown
Companies linked to troubled property and financial sectors expected to issue downbeat forecasts
China Economy: Has the export-investment-state-driven growth model reached its limits?
Weakening trade with the US and EU, ballooning real estate debt, a consumption slump and the private sector’s inability to create jobs are the defining features of the China slowdown. But is this just short-term pain or something that can be remedied with a fresh dose of policy innovations?
Can Vedanta’s demerger proposal keep shareholders and promoters happy?
Separately listing operating businesses like aluminium and oil & gas could unlock value, but how the promoter benefits from any restructuring also needs to be evaluated
Chart of the Day | Steel output’s surprising jump in July is not what it seems
In July global crude steel output rose by 6.6 percent over a year ago, its highest level in the past 12 months, with China’s output rising 11.5 percent and India’s 14.3 percent
Superbugs: why it’s so hard to stop the ‘silent pandemic’
Antimicrobial resistance already kills millions and is projected to get worse. But there is little incentive for Big Pharma to tackle the issue
Why India should encourage Online Dispute Resolution
With the colossal amount of loans written off, ODR offers a pathway to reshape the commercial transaction landscape. By embracing a widescale implementation, India stands poised not only to champion UPI but also to serve as a global paradigm for successful ODR adoption
Vivek Ramaswamy’s luck will run out in Trump’s GOP
While Ramaswamy is fashioning himself as a populist in Trump's mould, the white voters he’s wooing will have a hard time believing that Asian Americans can be that angry about a changing America. If the system is working so well for model minorities like the Indian diaspora, what’s your problem?
Emissions: How China’s downturn could save the world
Since it joined the WTO in 2001 and became the world’s factory, China has contributed nearly two-thirds of the growth in carbon pollution globally. As China reorients itself towards more productive activities, the country has an opportunity to reduce its energy intensity
