The industry has adapted to the changing times and the worst is behind it
The index of consumer durables production was lower in April 2021 than in April 2016
The journeys from and back to political parties are motivated by self-interest, pure and simple. Development in West Bengal is likely to take a back seat
The Redmond-headquartered technology behemoth has diversified beyond boxy hardware to provide a new array of services
Come Thursday, the world’s biggest streaming company plants a flag in the territory of e-commerce
A selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance, curated by our research and opinion teams
In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Oil supply catch-up, metal prices on fire, ghost of taper tantrum, India Inc’s market maths, Adani’s airport IPO bet, why Facebook is pricey, Weekly Tactical, Bata India stepping up and much more
Pakistan’s Prime Minister is a mere figure head, allowed to make his speeches, and little else. However, more worrying for New Delhi is the ISI’s direct and continuing manipulation of Pakistan’s media against India
A global minimum corporate tax rate of 15 percent is expected to be beneficial for India. The Tax Justice Network estimates the country to gain at least $4 billion, equivalent to ~6 percent of FY21 corporate tax collections
Since listing in 2012, Facebook has repeatedly been labelled expensive. Why?
In the past, India’s consumer class has rebounded smartly from adverse economic events. The problem this time around is that with jobs being lost and small and medium businesses shutting down perhaps for good, a rebound may not be so swift or sure
Adani enters into areas that need very high capital investment. This acts as a big entry barrier, restricts competition and gives firms monopolistic power. But COVID-19 has badly hit the travel business.
The company expects 6-8 percent in the domestic biscuit business in current fiscal, slower than the 23 percent expansion seen in FY21.
The big developers are gaining market share and their management commentary has been bullish while the pandemic could mean the end of the road for smaller realty companies
We may soon be able to have a template which tells us the way to get school education right
Last week, an activist investor successfully waged a battle to install three directors on the board of Exxon with the goal of pushing the energy giant to reduce its carbon footprint
From the Indian perspective, considering that its corporate tax rate already exceeds the proposed global minimum tax rate, the G7 global minimum tax is unlikely to adversely impact companies operating in India
Future innovations in the cryptocurrency/blockchain space can come from India, and with the right set of regulations it can also be a new avenue for job-creation and economic growth
While Jitin Prasada may not enjoy a state wide appeal in Uttar Pradesh, his exit is a victory for the BJP
In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Equity funds on a better footing, output pain for India, the vaccine jigsaw, Petronet LNG on a steady line, why Minda Corp is a favourite, metal prices on a roll and more
Stricter environmental rules on smelters, steel plants and mines are set to limit metal supply, stoking global inflationary pressure
If the law and SEBI’s actions are found wanting, it is bad for the industry as well
Even with the pressure of farmer agitations, the government has not pressed the MSP pedal too hard this year. Capital markets may be happy but farmers, not as much
Lenders have taken an over 90 percent haircut
If the Indian economy will not recoup its output losses even at end-2022, what exactly are the equity markets celebrating?
