OPINION | Here’s how to ramp up India’s nuclear capacity
The national aim is to expand nuclear capacity 12-fold to 100 GW by 2047. It can’t happen with a business as usual approach. Two experts offer a blueprint to amend the existing strategy to realize the 100 GW goal
Andrew Bailey warns ‘alarm bells’ ringing over private credit market
BoE governor draws parallel with practices before 2008 financial crisis
Trading in Vikram Samvat 2082 is set to turn extremely challenging
The activity of short term trading is evolving into a complex process that will favour fewer, more skilled and deep-pocketed traders. A survival guide
Gold hits new heights, but bonds remain a vital component for any portfolio
Gold is fantastic during times of economic turmoil, but what happens when the world begins to stabilise?
Data Story: September 2025 core sector data signal caution, but policy tailwinds could stabilise outlook
India's core industries contracted sharply in September, highlighting a significant slowdown, though newly implemented GST cuts and anticipated RBI rate moves are expected to stimulate a recovery
Rare earths — How to turn reserves into results?
India needs to focus on mining and processing of rare earth elements to leverage the strength of its deposits that remain untapped
Chart of the Day | SME IPOs are booming, but with a warning label
Is there too much euphoria in the SME IPO market?
Emirates NBD’s RBL Bank bet signals a new phase of foreign control in Indian Banking
RBL Bank is not a distressed institution. It faced a governance setback in 2021 but has since rebuilt capital buffers and depositor confidence.
Melukote’s Stones: Unveiling a bloody history during Deepawali
Karnataka’s Melukote, known for its spiritual heritage and architectural beauty, hides a somber past. During Tipu Sultan’s reign, Iyengar families were massacred on Deepawali, leaving a haunting legacy
A special Diwali for PM Modi on onboard INS Vikrant
INS Vikrant is the principal combatant which carries the entire naval aviation capabilities of Indian Navy, including the MiG 29 fighters.
OPINION | Shoe Attack on CJI, Suicide by Dalit IPS: Social media’s role in amplifying caste divides and bigotry
Social media is increasingly fueling caste-based hate, evident in reactions to the CJI Gavai attack and Dalit officer Puran Kumar’s suicide. The digital realm now serves as a breeding ground for bigotry, eroding India’s social fabric
Ruchir Sharma: Why gold and stocks are partying together
These booms are connected, but not in the way you may have heard
OPINION | Google, Vizag and Bengaluru: Questions about policy of progress and intent
India’s economic federalism, in parts, is busy chasing investments. But when public policy becomes a scoreboard, who keeps score of purpose, delivery, and dignity — and are we even asking the right questions?
OPINION | Swadeshi is more than shopping local, it’s about fostering self-reliance
Sanghnomics: The concept of ‘Swadeshi’ transcends mere buying Indian goods, emphasizing national self-reliance in production, knowledge, and culture. It calls for intellectual, technological, and civilizational independence in a globalized world
Chart of the Day: Buy in Muhurat trading, sell at year-end
A decade of data reveals why India's stock market has turned Diwali-to-year-end into a predictable bull run
LTIMindtree mounts a revival under new CEO
Healthy order bookings are expected to improve revenue growth at LTIMindtree
Short War, Long Shadows: Afghanistan, Pakistan, and a new flashpoint
Any attempt to reconcile Pakistan, and curb its insurgencies and terror groups using economic statecraft, is difficult—possibly futile—as China’s experience has shown
Long-term bonds on fiscal tightrope, yields may feel the stress
The fixed income landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift, with both the monetary and fiscal policy getting into a tough lane
Which nation will lead in the technologies that define the 21st century: US or China?
Though a late starter, China is pushing ahead in the race to develop and use critical technologies like AI, drones, robots, electric vehicles and quantum communications. The Trump administration’s immigration policy can put at risk American dominance in several technology areas, giving an edge to China
OPINION | Electricity Amendment Bill 2025: A game changer for Indian manufacturing
For industry, the defining feature of India’s electricity framework has been the statutory need to cross-subsidise retail users. The draft bill proposes the undo this aspect, potentially transforming manufacturing by enhancing its global competitiveness
Retail exuberance in IPOs: Caution, curvy roads ahead
IPOs often generate significant hype, capturing the attention of retail investors with the allure of quick gains. However, the true potential for wealth creation lies not in chasing immediate listing-day profits, but in a disciplined, long-term approach to accumulation.
The Reading List: October 17, 2025
A selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance, curated by our research and opinion teams
OPINION | Karnataka’s anti-RSS push and the court verdict Congress forgot
RSSFACTS: The Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed restrictions on central government employees' involvement with the RSS, recognising its apolitical social contributions and questioning the basis of past anti-secular claims, vindicating its nationalist role
OPINION | Are all land-losers entitled to the same treatment?
Two High Courts have reached opposite conclusions on the issue of taxing compensation received by people whose land is acquired under different statutes. It’s now the legislature’s duty to clarify the position and mitigate the feeling of being hard done-by
The PLI scheme’s success in manufacturing should be replicated in employment
While the government has broadly succeeded in its effort to step up India’s manufacturing footprint, it should lose little time in incentivising employment creation which is an equally pressing need of the hour
