Until the Karnataka elections, BJP was pushing ahead full steam with a Hindutva agenda spearheaded by its aggressive state president Bandi Sanjay Kumar. But his detractors, mostly ex-TRS and ex-Congress recruits, weren’t convinced this strategy would work. Now the moderates seem to be catching the BJP high command’s attention
The withdrawal decision questions RBI’s policy on currency management once again. This is the third decision to withdraw currency notes of specific denominations in less than 10 years
In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: China looks to dominate rare-earth magnet technology, a bleak outlook for metal prices, RBI's subtle hint at policy change, Indian airlines ready to soar this summer, and more
The government should expedite the passage of the Pesticides Management Bill to ensure incentives for producers to innovate and introduce safer products
The angry China-Russia responses to the G7 summit statement highlight the tough task India faces in the weeks ahead as it tries to bring its presidency of the SCO and G20 forums to a successful conclusion
Capital Group predicts $1tn will flow into debt markets in next few years as investors move to lock in higher yields
The stock is up 91 percent in the last one year and trades at premium valuations
After a bruising six-month siege, the invading army is left to wonder when the feared Ukrainian counteroffensive will materialise and whether the Russian military and political leadership will force the tattered Russian forces to attack well fortified towns like Slovyansk and Kramatorsk next
Improvement in goods transport by railways is crucial for the success of Prime Minister’s Gati Shakti project and, for closing the ranks with China in logistics efficiency. Together they are critical for industrialisation and economic growth
Sunak has also already lost three cabinet ministers to scandals over ethical breaches. He has staked his re-election hopes on both a record of delivery and a reputation for accountability. But firing Braverman could turn a key wing of the Conservatives demanding tough immigration laws against Sunak
Generative AI that can offer students simplified content based on specifications, tests, assessments and personalised feedback are a threat to India’s vast and burgeoning coaching institute industry
Utilisation levels rose across the airlines in April
With the cost of putting a roof over your head becoming prohibitive for some in Singapore, Johor on the southern tp of the Malaysian peninsula is getting a fresh look. But Johor has to up its act, especially in public services
Banknotes in circulation are now 15.1 percent of money supply, compared to 13.7 percent in the September 2016 quarter
In 2022, the country mined 58 percent of the world’s REEs. It accounted for 89 percent of the global REE processing capacity and 92 percent of the global manufacturing capacity for rare earth magnets
Retail inflation in the first quarter of FY24 is likely to be lower than forecast and bond markets are pricing in a shift of stance by the Monetary Policy Committee
The super cycle in metals never materialised and instead we are staring at a bleak outlook for metal prices
How justified is a legal process, which, while proceeding towards resolution of an issue of one corporate entity, creates complications for others?
National security is a well-worn excuse, but the move on Micron may hurt the country rather than make it stronger
If the US and Europe don’t reach a data-transfer agreement, Meta may have to delete European user data from its American servers
The root cause of the failure of banks and financial institutions has been poor governance and management, and the pursuit of short-term business while ignoring embedded risks. Risk management and compliance management have not received attention despite the regulatory thrust and imperatives
The share of elected Independents in total seats falls progressively as we move upwards from the lowest tier of local body polls to mayoral posts to even higher tier general elections (assembly and Lok Sabha polls). In the recent UP municipal polls, smaller the constituency size more Independents could win, including as heads of smaller local bodies
In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: SEBI seeks new law reversing the onus of proof, cracks appear at opposition's plan at unity, fate of apparel makers hangs in the balance, Rs 2000 notes will die unsung, and more
A host of “art dealers” in different parts of the country are smuggling out artifacts and antiquities from India, particularly from ancient temples, and at times from museums, on a large scale. Only a fraction of this comes to light
Among the SEBI consultation papers released on May 18 include attempts to take aim at suspicious trading activities, unpublished price sensitive information, and regulation of foreign venture capital investors. Each of these tasks are quite complicated but efforts to improve corporate business practices mustn’t flag