As winter sweeps the South, Fed officials focus on climate change
The urgency is understandable as the abnormally cold weather hits Texas — leaving millions without electricity
US jobless claims show little sign that layoffs are easing
The latest report amounted to fresh evidence that the US economic recovery’s momentum has stalled
To ensure fair competition in e-retail, keep a close eye on Amazon
Of particular scrutiny should be the Seattle-based company’s contractual arrangements with its bigger selling partners in India and how the terms specified in such pacts compare with what Amazon has with its other selling partners
China Plus One | Get aggressive with trade deals and partnerships
The government has taken several steps, such as the IBC and PLI schemes, to bolster its case as an attractive investment and manufacturing destination to corporations and countries with a China Plus One strategy
The missing piece in the FMCG rebound story
Retail sales data shows consumers in big urban markets are behaving differently compared to their rural peers
Investors also need to ‘act big’ as Yellen signals regime change
Yellen, a former Fed chair, is an ultimate “insider” who understands monetary policy theory and practice and, also, how fiscal and monetary policy can be interlinked
Will the PLI scheme for telecom gear makers be as much of a success as for mobile phones?
Despite a large subscriber base and domestic market, India imports a significant part of its telecom equipment needs
Macrotech Developers IPO: Will it get third time lucky?
The leading residential developer in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region looks to raise nearly Rs 2,500 crore through the public issue
PM's assurance on natural gas inclusion under GST spells new investment opportunities
When natural gas is brought under the ambit of GST, the government should ensure that it also includes distribution of gas and regasification of LNG
A welcome approach to India-US trade
Commerce minister Piyush Goyal’s remark sets the right tone for effective talks between the two sides to maximise economic gains
Priya Ramani's acquittal is a milestone for the #MeToo movement
The verdict is a victory for Priya Ramani -- but there are miles to go in the #MeToo journey still
Amazon’s dodgy ways will not cut ice in India
To use subterfuges to test the malleability of Indian law, is most likely to see Amazon lock horns with the Government of India, which has time and again stressed that the interest of the small trader will be protected
Earnings justify market rally, but risk is in the macros
Valuations remain high. Bond yields could cap market valuations
Can Australia’s News Media Bargaining Code be a blueprint elsewhere?
While the immediate flashpoint concerns the news and media company, the real issue is much bigger. It is about the digital monopolies created by the big-tech, which is now reshaping the real economies
US bond sell-off stirs warnings over stock market strength
Investors are rushing to figure out the potential tipping point for equities
NFO rush is a sign of market frenzy, time to be cautious
Major market tops in recent times have seen the mutual fund industry launching a series of NFO only to see investor trust being destroyed.
As Voltas extends lead in room ACs, investors eye bigger pie in home appliances
Voltas outperformed peers during the last quarter. Cooling products revenue grew at a faster pace and the company increased market share gains in room ACs
Global chip shortage could force a rethink on just in time manufacturing
For decades, companies have focussed on a shortened production timeline to gain from efficiency and cost savings
Governors vs Chief Ministers | The politics behind helicopter rides
Pettiness in politics is not a new phenomenon. So far as use of helicopters by Governors and other VIPs go, permissions depend upon the whims and fancies of Chief Ministers
COVID-19 Origin | The next Wuhan could be anywhere in the world
Back-tracing all the data from the earliest COVID-19 infections to trace the origins of the infection is important. More than scoring political brownie points and pointing fingers, science demands this be done
Why India should pay attention to the Taliban's pledge in Turkmenistan
The TAPI pipeline project has been riddled with problems, primarily security issues in Afghanistan, as much of the pipeline runs through Taliban-controlled territory. This is what makes the Taliban's support important
Protests and border tension: Coincidences or is there a Chinese hand?
Border tensions by themselves cause mild investor alarm. But border tensions combined with domestic instability and failing law and order make India a highly-risky investment destination
The auto industry bets its future on batteries
Demand for this indispensable component is exceeding supply, prompting a global gold rush among investors, established companies and startups to develop the technology and build the factories for electric cars
Why markets are still efficient even with Tesla’s gains
Stock prices remain our best prediction of future amid continuing technological change
Commodity rally raises hopes of new bull run
Asset class benefits from investor demand for a hedge against increased inflation
