Why India and Russia still understand each other: The long affair
Across wars, sanctions and shifting world orders, the India–Russia relationship has survived, out of shared instincts for sovereignty. It remains one of the world’s most quietly enduring partnerships, neither flamboyant nor fragile.
OPINION | India’s road to reaching its net zero goals
At COP30 in Brazil in November, India will submit its next set of Nationally Determined Contributions. We need to continue understanding trade-offs and shape development priorities that are not only low-carbon but also resilient and equitable
Silicon Valley called — the 1990s are back
How today’s artificial intelligence boom is both different from, and similar to, what came before
ChatGPT Atlas Shrugged: Why Google Chrome retains its shine – for now
Sam Altman's ChatGPT Atlas was supposed to revolutionise browsing and threaten Google's dominance, but the reality of subscription fatigue, trust issues, and Chrome's entrenched market position quickly brought investors back to earth
India's Economic Boom: A look beyond the GDP numbers at the structural challenges ahead
If growth is strong, if companies are investing and the government is also spending, then a demand resurgence should be seen and it should also show up in product prices. Why then is core inflation (which is demand side) so low? Why is urban demand relatively weak? Is there a challenge from cheap Chinese imports?
OPINION | Who owns India’s cloud, and other existential questions for a digital democracy
India risks digital colonisation as foreign firms control its data and infrastructure. To ensure true sovereignty, it must build indigenous tech, enforce data laws, and capture value from its digital economy
OPINION | The Great Silver Rush: What triggered India’s silver squeeze
Silver’s October squeeze stemmed from finance outpacing physical supply. Synchronizing capital with deliverable futures, not slowing it, can stabilize ETFs, spot markets, and investor exposure to short-term dislocations
Chart of the Day: Is the options clampdown justified?
New NSE data revealing that only 1.8% of investors trade exclusively in derivatives raises uncomfortable questions about whether SEBI's sweeping options regulations were a solution in search of a problem
The Eastern Window | Beyond the Handshake: Why a US-China trade deal may not end their strategic rivalry
The US and China are close to signing an agreement to resolve a range of trade differences between them. If successful, the deal will have far-reaching implications on the global supply chain, and the economies of several countries including India
Growing domestic business to help Waaree withstand US challenges
The company maintained its guidance of robust growth in operating earnings in FY26.
What do RBI’s new capital market exposure rules mean?
The central bank’s draft framework gives lenders more room to back India’s capital markets — but with clear boundaries to prevent excesses.
OPINION | Cast(e) in stone in Bihar
Caste remains the decisive factor in influencing a voter’s choice. Given that, the opposition seems to have done a good job in stitching together an array, giving it an edge in a tight contest
Dil ka jod hai, tootega nahin
Piyush Pandey was a force of nature—brute force for his opponents and a natural creative at heart
India’s Oil Dilemma: Navigating the fallout of U.S. sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil
India, which has become a major buyer of Russian crude since 2022, finds itself in the crosshairs of these shifting energy currents.
The Reading List: October 24, 2025
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.
OPINION | Building Trust in the Digital Age: The first-party data advantage
Indian brands face eroding digital customer relationships and rising acquisition costs. Embracing first-party data, ethical engagement, and transparency can rebuild trust, deepen loyalty, and drive sustainable, long-term growth
OPINION | Battle lines drawn in Bihar as campaigning enters the last phase
Having settled the issue of chief ministership, the Mahagathbandhan has thrown down the gauntlet to the NDA. However, the presence of Prashant Kishor’s JSP complicates matters this time around
OPINION | Haryana’s code of silence
Not CBI, but Haryana Police and its friendly neighbour, Chandigarh Police, will probe its senior officials in the case of suicides by two of its officers, Y Puran Kumar and Sandeep Kumar Lather. This oddity doesn’t seem to bother opposition political parties
Powering Next-Generation Technology: Fuelling innovation through indigenous 7 nm processor
India unveils its first indigenous 7nm processor under the Semicon India Programme, marking a breakthrough in chip design, R&D, and tech self-reliance.
Where does Wikipedia go in the age of AI?
Crowdsourced, open edited and free, the site must seize the new technology as an opportunity
Bharat Forge finds strength on home ground even as de-risking strategy pays off
Timely India-centric strategy and de-risking business into non-auto segments augurs well in times of global trade tensions
Indian elections are caught in a populist loop
Inability to drive growth and generate jobs leads to freebies and doles, which leads to rising debt, which in turn constrains productive expenditure
Aatmanirbharta with Chinese characteristics: How China's five-year Plan counters America
China's 15th Five-Year Plan is a blueprint for economic fortification, pivoting towards technological self-reliance and domestic consumption to counter US rivalry
OPINION | RSS’ worldview on education goes much beyond rewriting history books
RSSFACTS: RSS advocates replacing the colonial Macaulay education system with an indigenous, value-based model rooted in India’s civilizational ethos, emphasizing character-building, patriotism, and holistic national development
Trade talks, tariff threats and a market high — What lies ahead?
Investors are counting on a bunch of things falling into place in the December-ending quarter of this fiscal. The likely scenarios that could play out
