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India's media and entertainment sector faces a crisis with shrinking satellite markets, OTT budget cuts, soaring star costs, and regulatory changes, threatening the diversity and quality of content and the survival of independent producers
Foreign banks are pivoting from branch expansion to strategic equity stakes in Indian lenders to unlock retail growth opportunities they can't access alone
The US-China trade war just went maritime: new port fees are reshaping global shipping routes and driving up costs worldwide
Flexibility and autonomy are great things to have while investing. But investors already have that in plenty with several other investment products. Did the NPS need so much flexibility is the question
The government will have to take a judicious approach in implementing the proposals for achieving 100 GW nuclear power by 2047
Recent trade data reveals that while Trump's tariffs impacted specific US-bound exports, India's overall trade story is dominated by resilient export diversification and a domestic demand-driven import surge, particularly in gold
On paper, non-bank sources have offset the fall in bank funding to commercial sector. But trace the source of funds and we go back in many cases to banks, who continue to play an outsized role. India still lacks enough diversity in sources of funding
Public statements by healthcare startups carry legal, regulatory, and reputational risks. Careless disclosures on partnerships, valuations, or roles can damage trust, hinder deals, and trigger costly litigation—discipline in communication is essential
The idea that a lot of problems are difficult to fully solve doesn’t mean we should stop trying
India can channel its appetite for instant outcomes into regulated, event-based markets. Linking small, transparent bets to official economic data strengthens policy, enables practical hedging, protects households, and improves market integrity
India has chosen openness and competition, which benefits users but unfortunately, raises the bar for homegrown challengers
Successful collaborations with global companies can improve Cochin Shipyard's growth rates
Countries including the US and Europe are committing billions of dollars to rare earth mining/refining
Inflation is at eight-year lows, growth is solid, and two members are keen to ease — yet the RBI still sits on its hands
The sharp 50% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Indian exports have raised alarms about job losses, but September’s unemployment data reveal that the impact, while real, remains concentrated and nuanced rather than a broad spike
The IMF’s latest reports reveal a global economy holding firm on the surface, but hiding deeper financial vulnerabilities that investors shouldn't ignore
Google is investing $15 billion over five years to establish India's first major AI hub in Visakhapatnam, featuring a gigawatt-scale data centre, new subsea cables, and expanded fibre optic networks in what marks the tech giant's largest investment in the country
The surge in gold price provides a platform for a big push in gold loans. However, the risk of gold’s adverse price movement should engender caution
Rising nativism in the West has taken the sheen off building a life there. An Indian techie who decided to come back writes that there’s never been a better time to get the best of both worlds: the joy of being home while being plugged into the world of cutting-edge technology
Laws, judgments, and penalties can only go so far unless accompanied by a strong administrative will to eradicate this inhuman practice once and for all. The sight of a worker entering a sewer outside the Supreme Court is not just a failure of governance; it is a collective failure of conscience
DIGIPIN, part of India's Digital India Mission, aims to improve address precision. However, challenges like governance, data privacy, digital literacy, and technical complexities must be addressed for successful adoption and implementation
World Steel Association’s latest demand forecast points to limited long-term impact from the tariff war unleashed by the US on demand for the commodity
BYD is competing directly with Elon Musk’s carmaker in the midsize electric SUV market
It should focus on core inflation, not headline inflation, as the share of basic staples in household consumption has fallen. The target for core inflation should be 3.5 percent with boundaries of 1.5 percentage points on either side
Fiscal rules focus on debt-to-GDP ratios, but overlook debt maturity structure, crucial for managing refinancing risks. India's subnational governments exhibit varied maturity strategies, with longer maturities offering stability amid fiscal pressures
