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The Nobel in medicine in 2025 has been jointly awarded to three scientists, two from American institutes and one from Japan. Very likely over the next week other awardees will be from Western institutions. AI has the potential to tilt the balance towards Global South, if they get the ecosystem right. That said, AI won’t necessarily guarantee a more discerning way to judge scientific contributions
India's Competition Commission investigates Google's dominance in digital ads, aiming to address unfair practices, promote transparency, and empower local publishers and advertisers for a more competitive ecosystem
It’s seen as the magic fix for every threat to the US economy
Contrary to initial expectations, maize and rice, not sugarcane, are the primary sources of ethanol. This has had an unanticipated adverse fallout on soybean cultivation. The policy question now is should we choose food security over mobility security
Trade levies are starting to drive up costs for goods from cans of soup to car parts
A leader’s true legacy is built on fairness and integrity, not partiality. The story of Dhritarashtra offers timeless lessons on ethical leadership and the dangers of bias
Japan is on track to appoint its first female prime minister after Sanae Takaichi was elected leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. A staunch conservative who regards former British Prime Minister as a role model, Takaichi might strengthen the military giving sleepless nights to Chinese leaders
Trump's 100% tariff on imported patented drugs threatens to crush emerging pharmaceutical innovators who can't afford billion-dollar US manufacturing plants
The review of the AITIGA must be hastened to help India consolidate its position in world trade in the face of US tariffs and geopolitical flux
Emerging markets hit four-year highs, but foreign investors are on a selling spree in India and its market is lagging far behind the global rally
The company aims to double its profits in five years
President Trump’s address to the brass was very political in nature. The dilemma for the military comes from the effort to demand loyalty to the President, which will challenge a force that swears loyalty to the US Constitution
Festive spending surges with GST cuts and supportive RBI policies, but growth continues to be below aspirations
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
With India Inc’s financial health at its best and loan growth remaining anemic despite efforts, the regulatory nudge towards big-ticket corporate loans is understandable. But who will lend in this cycle and more importantly, what happens to cautious lending are key questions ahead of the sector.
What India needs is regulatory courage, policy urgency, and a cultural rewiring that sees innovation as national infrastructure, not optional luxury
The sage of Omaha is playing both sides in a $10bn petrochemicals deal
There is more to life than growth and tech
Liberal Democratic Party, which enabled the country’s ‘economic miracle’, is mired in internal trouble. A leadership election scheduled for October 4 will have far-reaching consequences for both country and its dominant political formation
Integration after acquisition is something that start-ups are ill equipped for
While India's GDP growth remains among the world's strongest, the country faces a dual employment crisis that's as much about social dynamics as economic policy
Actor Vijay’s political journey with TVK faces hurdles, balancing alliances, leadership growth, and grassroots organisation. He must navigate complex alliances and build a robust political infrastructure to challenge Tamil Nadu’s established parties
Non-bank lenders do not have access to cheap source of funds
These regulations come on the back of earlier ones as SEBI doubles down on its objective of curbing excessive speculation in derivatives that sees retail traders paying a heavy price
Urban India is still circumspect over discretionary spending
