Strong profit growth has put Indian financiers’ optimism in overdrive, but is it sustainable? Skimping on loss provisions is risky, especially when this strategy has backfired in the past
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Kerala showed the state BJP’s strengths and flaws. While the party appears to be on the right track in wooing Christians who feel disempowered, the state BJP unit lacks a leader who can appeal to a wide range of voters
The year 2023 is likely to see sizeable additions of soda ash capacities in the global market
Lower prices are not seeing growth bounceback. One explanation is that it’s a really weak demand environment. But HUL may also be partly to blame
The government’s move to garner funds for PM CARES fund from private sector with low disclosures makes CSR activity look like political donations
India VIX’s lows have been harbingers of volatility and a stormy period for the Nifty in the past. This is likely to repeat again with the recent drop in VIX to near all-time lows
A hung house is detrimental to Karnataka. Political instability will not only deprive the state of future investments but also slow down its journey in the industrial and IT sectors
Private sector banks have always been able to charge higher loan rates than public sector lenders. But of late, the gap between the two has widened considerably
The eye-watering multiples that many manufacturers paid for software deals during the pandemic generally weren’t well received by investors, so they're returning to their roots
Meta has made Wall Street happy again but the CEO needs to shake up the company a lot more — including reshuffling his core executives
The S&P 500 has proved to be remarkably resilient in the six months before downturns
Though a welcome scheme to improve connectivity to small towns, design flaws, restrictive conditions and poor demand stalled its success
From making the Malabar slang popular in Kerala to comic abilities that made him a scene-stealer during the golden age for comedies in Malayalam cinema, Mamukoya’s remarkable popularity in a crowded field of great talents is a tribute to the stature he achieved
In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Overseas migration is a no-brainer, mall revenues register a strong rise, the economic fallout of increased military spending, trade green barriers need a counter plan, and more
Financial crises, a pandemic, geopolitical ructions and more have done little to dent the rise of the luxury sector
From manufacturers to materials technology providers and developers, the entire construction industry is seeking to lower carbon emissions. Accounting for almost 40 percent of carbon emissions globally, this corporate awareness of green practices is probably not a minute too soon
Allowing private players to undertake end-to-end space activities will help them to tap into trends and growth opportunities and meet India’s strategic needs. The Space Policy 2023 has undertaken a bold shift by whittling down ISRO’s role in manufacturing, but regulations on FDI, licences and spectrum needs more clarity
Vice President Harris was supposed to neutralise concerns about Biden, including his age — but so far she hasn’t. If she can improve her own approval ratings, she may boost the president’s poll numbers as well
The dive in the Bank's stocks followed after executives declined to answer questions on earning call. This was poor strategy for a company in a tight spot that should have been seeking to reassure shareholders
Bajaj Finance’s ambition is to reach the 100 million customers mark. Will it succeed in a changing financial landscape rife with competition is the key question
India's traditional dependence on Russia for defence equipment, Russia's growing ties with China, US wariness of both countries and India's desire to live in a multipolar world make for a difficult combination to solve
Improved consumer sentiment, a rise in footfalls into malls and growing retail sales have propelled mall rentals
High inventories and falling product prices can undermine profitability, warns Rallis
It would take decades for non-migrants to match the income gains of migrants to a high income country, says a World Bank report
A vibrant carbon market with efficient pricing can be the long-term answer to EU’s proposal to implement the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)