What growing mangoes in Italy tells us about climate change and the future of food
Changing temperatures across the globe are shifting the seasons and the crops that farmers can grow
Will the Fed give any clues on its timeline for slowing bond purchases?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Can ITC’s cigarette business strength help improve valuations?
Less restrictive and localised lockdowns affected ITC’s cigarettes business much less. But that alone may not be enough to close the valuation gap over its FMCG peers
30 years of economic reforms and environmental degradation
What began as a response to an economic crisis has led to an unprecedented environmental crisis that is set to reverse what little gains we made over the last three decades
Insurance arms of ICICI and HDFC look past COVID-19
HDFC Life Insurance aims to surpass the industry in new business growth while ICICI Prudential Life reiterated its focus on doubling the value of new business by FY23
July Flash PMIs: Supply disruption is behind both inflation and growth scare
Expansion continues to be robust for the US, Eurozone and the UK, but momentum is slowing
The Eastern Window: The hidden meaning of Xi Jinping's visit to Tibet
China is concerned about a possible alignment of views between India and the US and the re-emergence of the so-called 'Tibet card' in the political and diplomatic spheres
Options Trade | An earnings-based non-directional options strategy in Axis Bank
An Iron Condor trade in AXIS Bank
The Reading List: July 23, 2021
A selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance, curated by our research and opinion teams
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Citius, Altius, Fortius, Zomato
In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Zomato delivers, the weekly tactical, the allure of HUL, Bajaj Auto revs up, Herd Immunity Tracker, the Green Pivot, all eyes on COP26, and more
30 years later, the reforms journey continues
Thirty years since 1991, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has finally initiated another mega-round of reforms that rival the 1991 reforms in their scope; most importantly, farm laws and labour codes
Cluster development needs more focussed attention
A systematic implementation of the cluster development policy is crucial for higher productivity for MSMEs and balanced regional growth
With 100 days until COP26, the Paris agreement pledges are crucial
Extreme weather has shown the rich world how vulnerable it is to climate change
Hindustan Unilever: A burden of high expectations and unflattering delivery
One could blame it on COVID-19, but HUL’s performance shows slow growth and strain on the profitability front, too. Does its strategy require a complete overhaul?
The Green Pivot | NTPC takes giant steps towards improving its ESG score
NTPC is transforming itself into a green warrior through a slew of programmes that will substantially increase its share of renewable energy generation
Trinamool wants Tatas back in West Bengal
The Trinamool will have to rein in its own party goons if it is serious in attracting industry to the state
India’s new labour codes need to be implemented immediately
The protracted delay in implementing the new labour laws is having an impact on the pace of the industrial recovery
Competing thoughts on the economy of competition
Governments are clamping down on oligopolies in a bid to infuse competition. But is competition always better?
Three decades of reforms and still miles to go
The progress made so far appears patchy and reluctant. Comprehensive and constitutionally-enforceable policies for sustainable development and digital commerce need to be evolved and implemented earnestly, at the earliest
How nations are learning to ‘let it go’ and live with COVID
Scientists warn that the pandemic exit strategies may be premature
Is the US economy too hot or too cold? Yes.
The Biden administration and the Federal Reserve are betting that they can achieve a smooth transition to an economy that enjoys prosperity without frustratingly high inflation
With accredited investors, Sebi opens a new channel for raising finance
Recognition of Accredited Investors will open up new avenues for raising finance and investments, but the half-hearted approach and complex regulations can be a dampener
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Office days again? Infosys sets off the talk big time
In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Recovery gets better and better, herd immunity a distant dream, Asian Paints’ red-hot valuation, IPO maths for pension funds, The Green Pivot, Bezos vs Musk and much more
Fiercest billionaire space race is Bezos vs Musk
The coming-out party for Blue Origin went on to show that it’s important for the Amazon founder to make up for the lost time
Chart of the Day | Salaries bounced back after pandemic hit in FY21
After suffering initial cuts, salaries paid by listed companies returned to higher growth levels, but employees at bigger companies are at an advantage compared to smaller ones
