
Crop damage and incessant rains have hit demand for crop protection products

The message of the speech, in the backdrop of the tariffs and visa issues, is probably to indicate that hereafter India should and will learn to go it alone, writes Latha Venkatesh

Trump's dramatic $100,000 H-1B visa fee represents a calculated policy shift that will fundamentally restructure US-India tech partnerships and accelerate corporate adaptation strategies

Donald Trump’s $100,000 H-1B tariff could add 1% to India’s GDP as talent floods home. India stands to benefit as never before. Returnees will bring global experience, world-class skills, and often Silicon Valley stock options converted into capital

The old security order is crumbling fast as the US’ guarantees are proving to be worthless. While these two countries have long-standing security ties, the new pact has its roots in the expanding West Asian conflict. India cannot afford to remain on the sidelines any longer

With earnings expectations already reset lower, a series of monetary and fiscal tailwinds could surprise markets on the upside and reignite risk appetite.

There have always been a lot of apprehensions on what incremental value add a foreign bank can bring to India, more so with the exit of biggies such as Citi and Deutsche from India’s retail terrain. Can Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation help find an answer?

And QT rolls on

RSSFACTS: A recent article by Kesari sparks debate on religious conversions in Kerala, with the RSS challenging missionary activities. The controversy revisits historical anti-conversion measures and their impact on India’s religious landscape

India aims to enhance sports infrastructure, boost manufacturing, and position itself as a key player in the global sports goods market through strategic initiatives and innovation

Regulators are demanding complete disclosures, vendor management and risk assessment from IT firms

IFD’s provisions are crafted to streamline administrative procedures, enhance transparency, and improve coordination among government agencies. India does not have to choose between sovereignty and openness. By adopting a calibrated middle path, it can reinforce its global reputation as a leader of the Global South

India's corporate financing has evolved from bank loans to a competitive blend of equity and corporate bonds. Q1 FY25 saw a record bond issuance, signaling growing entrepreneurial ambition

The Fed’s 25 bps rate cut with more expected in 2025 raises hopes of better times for equity investors

IOC’s bold move on hydrogen deserves credit even though the odds remain uncertain

Foreign investors are back to buying Indian bonds

The government’s ownership in public sector banks has been a key reason for their crucial role in spreading inclusive growth

We are at an inflection point. India Inc is more profitable than ever, more resilient than ever, and more ambitious than ever. But national dominance is no longer enough. The time for global ambition is now

Models are the new microprocessors, and context is their raw material. This shift expands IT services from competing for IT budgets to addressing enterprise-wide budgets — a transformation that will redefine the industry and its customers’ leadership agendas

The visit of the PM did generate a glimmer of hope among many in the state. It must be seen as a beginning of efforts by the Centre to take the violence-hit state towards normalcy. This opportunity must not be wasted

Julius Baer's global research expects the Fed to carry out two additional rate cuts of 25 bps until December, and additional cut(s) until March. The inflation increase in the US from the tariff situation is expected to be transitory, with the slowing growth and demand offsetting some of the tariff impact.

RBI and SEBI want banks and companies to report climate risks, but messy rules and weak oversight could create expensive paperwork instead of useful information for investors

The point at which consumption starts to tail off is being pushed further into the future

Bangladesh recently asked the visiting Pakistani foreign minister to apologise for the mayhem unleashed 54 years ago. Successive Pakistani governments have sidestepped the issue but it refuses to go away. The events preceding Bangladesh’s liberation are an albatross that limit the efficacy of Pakistan’s outreach

Plus, who gets to own a home?