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A look at some articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance, curated by our research and opinion teams for your weekend read

Two high profile terror cases recently collapsed in different courts. The judgements held the prosecution guilty of doing shoddy work, which led to acquittals. However, none of the acquitted are likely to be ever free of suspicion following years of trial and jail terms. These acquittals show that investigation, the first step towards ensuring justice, is a weak link in the chain

He faces perhaps the toughest challenge in his 11+ years as PM, with the world’s dominant powers displaying hostility. He has called for a big economic transformation to insulate India’s strategic decision making space from the cynical manoeuvring of big powers. This transformation will have to be politically spearheaded by Modi himself

The underlying principle of IBC is that quick resolutions are more likely to preserve value in firms going through an insolvency process. The track record, however, is of timelines being breached frequently. The amendment bill tries to find a solution to delays and simultaneously empower creditors

RSSFACTS: During Partition, the RSS played a key role in rescuing and rehabilitating refugees, providing critical relief across India, and ensuring safety amidst widespread violence and displacement

Revolutionary activity characterised by armed insurrection was a strand of India’s drawn-out independence struggle. Many foot-soldiers in this strand of the struggle have faded into obscurity. On the eve of Independence Day, here’s a look at three individuals whose valour and sacrifice bookended over a 100 years of struggle that brought an end to the British Raj

With the data centre race in full swing, private capital is joining Big Tech in seeking to capture the rewards

India is recalibrating its export policies, transitioning from MEIS to RoDTEP. The scheme must be expanded to cover all products exported from India. It is imperative for India to strengthen its trade policies supporting the exporting community by zero-rating exports in terms of taxes and duties imposed

SEBI has unveiled sweeping regulatory reforms in a consultation paper featuring 20 proposals designed to modernise stock brokerage operations while strengthening investor protection and market oversight

There is a dire need for a strong legal framework to govern the growing but chaotic sporting activity and business. Much of its success depends on implementation

From childhood optimism to middle-class restlessness, daily lived-experiences in an India still becoming. A reflective call to look beyond pride, confront contradictions, and invest in equitable growth, justice, and meaningful governance

Improved collections are also translating into a drop in receivables, thereby improving financial outlook for power assets

Exporters need immediate incentives in such uncertain times, even as the government works on a long-term strategy to ratchet up exports

Oil and gas revenues account only for 30 per cent of Russia’s budget expenditure. Russia has other significant sources for funding its expenditure, including war expenditure. Russia’s war finance is ‘an independent variable’ and largely immune from international sanctions

Lenders have been given far reaching powers in the proposed amendments to the code.

As the sector struggles to remain relevant through the ongoing phase of transformation, only the nimble and agile players will emerge triumphant

As India aspires to become a developed economy by 2047, understanding the transformative power of economic liberalisation—which has already delivered unprecedented growth and lifted millions from poverty—becomes crucial for charting the nation's path forward

India’s SPOs must leverage data, technology, and AI to drive compliance, improve decision making, and accelerate social impact, with support from funders and open data platforms

Protein consciousness is not only limited to metros, but has also become a part of smaller towns across the country. Millennials and Gen Z are at the forefront of this transformation, favouring protein in more snackable forms like smoothie pods, protein bars, yogurts, and on-the-go shakes

While India remains a front-runner in the global GCC landscape, economies such as the Philippines, Mexico and Poland are rapidly positioning themselves as strong contenders. India needs to tweak transfer pricing and GST rules, among others, to stay ahead

It is no longer sufficient for the US-China trade relationship to be driven solely by cost and efficiency

Threat factors multiply when placed against the backdrop of power rivalries, the rise of middle power regional contestations and alignments, and the rising role of AI in warfare—both conventional and nuclear

Apart from India’s cheaper oil imports from Russia, can it steer away from US markets and find viable alternatives for exports or, will the US be able to sideline India and source from other competing countries?

Indian mutual fund investors are demonstrating unwavering resilience and discipline, with SIPs driving consistent inflows despite global and domestic headwinds.