Biden’s $1.9 trillion borrowing and spending plans have not been dreamt up on university campuses but are the result of a delicate political balance in a divided Congress
Many wrongly believe the Australian law will cause Google to pull out all its products from the market, or that Australia could build a so-called Great Barrier Firewall. In fact, it is not even certain that Google will carry through its threat to end the search service
The Anil Agarwal-promoted holding company is raising money to bid in the government’s PSU privatisation drive
It’s the chicken-or-egg situation: Companies are reluctant to invest in chargers until there’s a critical mass of electric vehicles. And some are wary of buying an electric vehicle without better charging options
The financial impact of the new wages definition on the compensation cost, and accordingly any modification to the salary structure or cost to company structure, should be assessed by the employers before implementation of these codes
The IAS really does not have much reason to be disappointed by the remarks of the Prime Minister. Due to the breadth and depth of experience in the states and their long association with politicians, the IAS will continue to enjoy preferences in discretionary appointments
ITC’s cigarette division’s sales in the metro markets remain affected compared to pre-COVID levels even after lockdowns were lifted
Bitcoin isn’t so much a bubble as “the last functioning fire alarm” warning us of some very big geopolitical changes ahead
Despite paying higher tariffs, some customers are unable to secure time-bound shipments. Transportation constraints are weighing on exports
Both players have so far refused to budge from their respective positions. But eventually, one will need to swallow its pride
With zillions of sites in the digital universe, standing out isn’t easy. Finding names that are unique and memorable can be a real challenge.
Contrary to the dark underbelly of the business model practised by Amazon for two decades and its ruthless and predatory practices, the story of The Washington Post under Jeff Bezos’ ownership presents an entirely different picture
A selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance
Shell’s “total oil production peaked in 2019” and will now drop 1% or 2% annually, the company’s statement read
The current technological lull may be ending. Suddenly, a lot of smart people are writing about many opportunities that look promising
Modi has reasserted that he wishes to go down in history as the harbinger of change. The bureaucracy needs to align its focus with that of the government’s agenda for change
It is not ownership but governance which should impact businesses. Unfortunately, successive governments have not been able to reform the governance mixing it with ownership
The financial sector is growing in size and throwing up opportunities. Billionaires have been quick at spotting them
Here’s a reminder of a possible problem: the overexposure of global investors to the US market and hence to a few huge technology companies
Natural calamities cannot be controlled, but we can better adapt our communities, our constructions, and our resources balancing the economic growth with environmental conservation
How does YS Sharmila build a party in Telangana from scratch? She knows only too well the odds against her. So, why is she posturing? What is her real game?
Adani Ports and Concor gained market share in key business segments last quarter. Recovery in trade and commissioning of dedicated freight corridors can help them maintain volume momentum
The regulator will have to clearly define what qualifies as a glitch for the retail client who may not understand the technicalities involved
Currently nearly 70 percent of the semiconductor chips imported in the country originate from China.
There is more steam left as macroeconomic factors have not played out fully yet, says Venugopal Garre
