Among the four Quad nations, India is probably in the most advantageous position, and should leverage it
TMC supporters argue that Yashwant Sinha’s words still carry weight among the educated middle classes, significant sections of which in West Bengal, the bhadralok, are gravitating towards the BJP
This optimism is not just about the details of the new pandemic relief legislation or the politics of the moment. Rather, it’s something more
Only that small percentage of funds that seek to take risk – and communicate it clearly with investors – should be allowed to hold these hybrid instruments
The relief measures have put the spotlight on those companies which were shunned by investors during the height of the pandemic
Fuel consumption across categories declined in January and February. Are higher fuel prices stalling the recovery?
What is needed in West Bengal is not just change, but a radical transformation
It's important to analyse the likely areas of slippages on the revenue front for different states, whether states have opened their purse strings, and how they have utilised the relaxations provided by the Centre and the 15th Finance Commission
There is still room for decent earnings growth even from these levels, says I V Subramaniam
The jury is still out on whether import duty hike is the best tool available to make domestic manufacturing self-reliant
Semiconductors are the new oil and India is once again in the unenviable position of importing its needs
The BNPL formula offers shoppers the option of paying for purchase through a series of fixed installments, instead of all at once. It works well for those who don’t have sufficient savings and don’t have the credit record to get a zero-interest credit card
Any resistance by fund managers to such a move raises serious questions on disclosures and transparency
It is increasingly becoming clear that in order for political parties to win an election, the support of female voters is crucial. We are witnessing this in West Bengal
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Analysts say investor focus has turned a little more toward old-economy sectors like energy, banking, hotels and airlines
Joe Biden’s will be most racially and ethnically diverse Cabinet in US history if all his nominees are confirmed. But as of now, the Senate is taking its own time to let go of its privileges that are the relics of a bygone era
The unfortunate controversy about the Chief Justice of India’s comments on marrying rape-victims show us the pitfalls of instant-outrage which often is ignorant of context
Research shows that British local government pension funds have almost £10bn invested in “climate wrecking companies”
Holland expects markets to remain volatile between now and May/June, and believes markets are reasonably priced from a 3-year perspective
Government needs to take immediate note of the parliamentary panel’s observation and plug the gaps to fulfil its RE goal by 2022
Should the government just define lower emission norms and allow industry to chart its own technology-agnostic path?
SEBI imposes high penalties on investors and traders for breaking the law. That is good, but the same yardstick should be used to penalise brokers and exchanges
Stimulus can benefit US retailers, helping them sustain or even accelerate technology investments
Meat derived from plants and labs could prove to be a nightmare for Indian policy makers
