RSS draws global attention as US delegation attends RSS meet
RSSFACTS: A US delegation attended RSS’s prestigious valedictory session of third-year camp in Nagpur, signalling rising global curiosity and willingness to engage directly with the organisation, challenging long-held stereotypes in Western discourse.
How India’s decision to slash alcohol import duties impacts domestic spirits industry
India’s new trade deal with the UK reduces import duties but poses competitive challenges for domestic spirits, with local brands facing pressure from established global players and regulatory hurdles. This article offers a home-grown brand’s perspective
A B-school programme in temple management is finally here
The business of religion is huge, the scope for better-managed temples is immense. Will these students gain acceptance, will the concept gain ground?
Have mutual funds lost their mojo?
Retail investors have been losing faith. Average monthly inflow into equity mutual funds this year has been merely Rs 27,500 crore
Chart of the Day: Food drags inflation low enough to kindle more rate cut hopes
The lower than expected May inflation print has increased the odds of another rate cut
Microfinance Q4 a wake-up call for companies, policymakers
India’s microfinance sector is reeling under a client drop, shrinking loans, and rising defaults
Keeping foreign policy hostage to domestic political optics hurts India
Pakistan is a “phenomenal partner” to the US in countering terrorism, a US military general told the country’s legislators this week. It’s an observation Indians will find perverse, particularly from a country which partners India in multiple areas. This, in turn, begs the question on whether India’s diplomatic outreach has been futile. The answer may actually lie in the government’s domestic political priorities which often overwhelm everything else
Dollar weakness is turning all fund managers into currency traders
Hedging against falls in the dollar has not been a prime concern but Trump 2.0 is changing the mood
Why are real estate companies making a beeline for the primary market?
India has emerged as a top global destination for cross-border capital in real estate, ranking seventh worldwide in Colliers' June 2025 report. Fuelled by strong economic fundamentals and robust infrastructure growth, the sector is attracting significant investor interest
India’s new payments board aims to drive fintech growth
The RBI’s new Payments Regulatory Board introduces diverse, multi-stakeholder oversight, aiming to modernise payment regulation, foster innovation, enhance inclusion, and potentially pave the way for an independent regulator
AAI plans to turn Trichy Airport’s unused old terminal into shopping complex
The old terminal building with a combined area of 14,450 square metres was decommissioned on June 11, 2024, after the new integrated terminal built at Rs 1,112 crore became operational.
Chart of the Day | Who leads, who lags, in the consumer sector?
Q4 shows a mixed bag with a marginal pick-up, surprisingly, in discretionary consumption segments
Ambition is redefining the purpose of savings in India
India's saving culture has evolved from necessity to ambition. With technological growth, increasing connectivity, and opportunities for education and health, the focus has shifted towards long-term prosperity and national development
While the UK regulates, India waits: A wake-up call for crypto policy
A measured principle-based framework is the need of the hour for Indian crypto assets
Dhaka Diary 2: Will an election change anything?
Bangladesh’s economy is in trouble, with critical economic indicators weakening since the July 2024 ouster of Sheikh Hasina. Political uncertainty looms with the equation between Yunus and BNP turning fractious. More importantly, for many ordinary Bangladeshis, there’s a sense of quiet despair at the lack of political choice and the absence of positive economic developments. An Indian journalist gauges the public mood in Dhaka
Startup Street | The persisting appeal of ‘bad boy’ entrepreneurs
It is the blunt, abrasive but out-of-the-box thinking that excites investors who don’t mind giving entrepreneurs who have caused more than their fair share of heartburn, a second chance or more
Steep taxes can blunt premium play of alcohol companies
New taxes make premium products even more expensive for consumers
Core inflation comfort is here to stay, but don’t take it for granted
A surplus liquidity could infuse a credit-led consumption demand towards the end of this year, putting pressure on core inflation.
This is what it takes to create an Indian challenger to the ‘Big Four’
An economy that is forecast to break into the top three before the decade is over has an underwhelming global footprint in advisory and professional services. The government is trying to find ways to change status quo. More than regulatory tweaks, the main constraint for Indian firms may be their mindset, argues a ‘Big Four’ lifer
Martin Wolf: An ever riskier world economy
Trump’s tariff war brings with it unpredictability and a consequent loss of confidence
Urban FMCG slowdown—How big of a problem is it?
For consumers to discard brand loyalty altogether and shift to loose/unbranded goods is a sign of income distress. The key question is if listed companies are worried enough to do something about it
Amid stuttering sales, PV makers brace for more challenges
The interest rate cut could be a shot in the arm for the entry-level category whose sales are sharply decelerating
IAF pilot Shukla’s flight to ISS would bring new learnings for Indian space projects
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be the second Indian to space, joining Axiom Space's Ax-4 mission. His experience will aid India’s Gaganyaan mission and human spaceflight advancements. The space flight has been postponed to a future date
NHAI's funding dilemma
Faced with borrowing restrictions, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is tapping into a bold new funding strategy—monetising its highway assets through Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs). This move aims to reduce debt and invite the Indian public to invest directly in the nation's road infrastructure
