ICICI Prudential Life is expected to clock superior growth in the current fiscal, helped by scale-up of product distribution partnerships
While Modern Monetary Theory has been embraced by the public and by policymakers, mainstream economic theory remains in thrall to obsolete ideas
Until now, it was believed that Tier II cities, where housing and rural infrastructure projects have been progressing well, are less likely to be affected by the virulent second wave. But latest data say otherwise
Citibank represents an old business model that is facing intense competition from new, more nimble, technologically advanced players
Complacency, bungling and callousness all played a role in the oxygen shortage even as Covid cases spiked. There will be long term consequences
One of the first things Gary Gensler will probably have to weigh in on as chair is whether to assert more control over the red-hot market for special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs
The draft rules would set limits around the use of artificial intelligence in a range of activities, from self-driving cars to hiring decisions
The focus should now move to making the most of this flexibility to vaccinate as many as possible. Politicking can wait until the storm settles down
In today's edition: the second wave’s impact on the economy, a blueprint for vaccination success, a hidden gem in the cement sector, China’s impact on gold prices and more
A smaller role for the central government, greater onus on the state governments and higher prices are just some of the challenges to be overcome
Fiscal and monetary support must continue; regulatory forbearance might be needed
One would have hoped that our political class would put their differences aside and focus on beating the virus — but they’ve been at daggers drawn, and more so now
In countries that are still struggling to suppress a third or fourth wave, the vaccines have also saved lives
India gained market share in US imports of cotton home textiles in 2020 and this year. Exports of readymade garments rose in March after several months of declines
A weak dollar is believed to be the biggest supporting factor for gold prices.
The white-faced hypocrisy of it is that many of the clubs that were seeking a guaranteed existence in the European Super League on the basis of their past glories may never have got here had a similar system been in place even 20 years ago
A GST exemption on COVID-related drugs and medical devices can offer some succour to virus-infected people and their families
If infections continue to rise, this may be just the beginning of business closures
It is becoming clearer that with the US exit from Afghanistan, the role of regional countries, including India, Pakistan, China, Iran, Russia and Central Asian republics, is likely to increase
President Joe Biden has stacked his administration with trustbusters who have taken aim at Amazon, Facebook and Google
There is emerging evidence that some of China’s biggest solar companies have worked with the Chinese government to absorb minority workers in Xinjiang, programs often seen as a red flag for potential forced labor and human rights abuses
Looking around, a lot of people may get a feeling that we are living in a failed State in sub-Saharan Africa and not the country which takes pride in being known as the ‘Pharmacy to the World’
Manufacturers are facing increasing pressure to boost supply by waiving intellectual property rights and sharing technology
The impact of the Narasimham Committee reports continues to weigh on the Indian banking system
After the Left Democratic Front government’s actions on the entry of women to the Sabarimala temple politically backfired, it is not taking any chances. The Pinarayi Vijayan government’s decision to hold the Thrissur Pooram reflects this reflex
