Stablecoin issuer Circle examines ‘reversible’ transactions in departure for crypto
President says sector should learn from traditional finance and allow refunds in cases of fraud or disputes
OPINION | India needs a swadeshi economic model amid global shifts
Sanghnomics: India must adopt an indigenous economic model as Western frameworks fail to serve its needs, especially amid global protectionism, disrupted trade, and rising nationalist economic policies
The wrong kind of maths
Why the mathematics used in economics for decades needs a rethink
Start-up Street | A now-or-never moment for US-focused businesses
In the backdrop of mounting tariffs, the US H1B visa conundrum should drive Indian businesses to redefine strategies and turn potential disruption into opportunities
OPINION | Bridging India's healthcare divide through technology and access
Instead of curbing doorstep delivery, India should use regulation to strengthen compliance, empower local chemists, and expand healthcare access
Chart of the Day | Desi food joints are spicing up the realty market
From retail malls to high streets in cities, F&B outlets are lapping up space driving up real estate activity
Beyond the Hype: AI's massive investment spree masks growing unemployment crisis
The AI universe has engulfed industries and economies that are committing huge spends even as it has sparked fears of job losses
The impact of secondary market trends on IPOs
The relationship between India's primary and secondary markets reveals a clear pattern: when market conditions are strong, companies flood the IPO space with increasingly optimistic valuations, historically serving as a reliable indicator of market peaks. Despite recent lukewarm secondary market performance, the primary market continues to show resilience, with 2025 IPO activity remaining robust even as first-day listing gains have nearly halved from the previous year's highs.
States tripping up borrowing plans of private firms as yields harden
State bond supply is nudging out demand for corporate paper
OPINION | The enduring impact of judicial dissent
A dissent in the Supreme Court may not be an explanation in a lost cause. Jurisprudence is filled with examples where a subsequent generation saw merit in the logic undergirding an earlier dissent and mainstreamed it
OPINION | Two Countries, One Outcome: Why H-1B fees aren’t the real problem
The fuss over H-1B fees misses an important point: it’s a political response to the uneven distribution of globalization’s spoils. The U.S. will keep getting talent, but along with India it has to find a way to spread benefits of economic growth to offset more backlash
OPINION | Tiger! Tiger! In fading sight
Two decades ago, tigers had been poached out of existence in Sariska Tiger Reserve. They were later re-introduced through a complicated translocation process. Now they face a renewed threat: mining
OPINION | KRBL episode is a milestone in ensuring board accountability
Independent director Anil Chaudhary’s resignation was extraordinary: it was accompanied by a detailed account of governance issues at the company. It stands out when seen in the backdrop of the poor record of Independent Directors in protecting stakeholder interest
RIP to safe havens
When the going gets tough, investors are struggling to find a place to hide
OPINION | Rethinking the POSH Act: Ensuring protection for women in all professional spaces
The Supreme Court upheld that political parties aren't workplaces under the POSH Act, excluding women in politics from legal protections against harassment, highlighting urgent need to expand the law's scope
A new dawn for Bihar skies: PM Modi puts Bihar on world's aviation map
Purnea took a major step forward in air connectivity as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Interim Terminal Building at the New Civil Enclave of Purnea Airport.
Bond Strategy Reset: Ditch ultra-long issuance
The spreads beyond 10-year bond yield have widened and the curve has steepened
Chart of the Day | Decoding the August core sector data
Month-on-month growth tells a more nuanced story than headline numbers suggest
US sanctions on Chabahar Port are a gain for China
The Trump administration's decision to revoke sanctions exemptions on Iran's Chabahar port reveals a troubling pattern of strategic incoherence that may ultimately benefit China while undermining America's long-term interests in Central Asia
Reopening of PLI for ACs and LEDs to drive self-reliance
The current window for select white goods offers mid-sized firms to tap into a growing market as supply chains get localized and entry barriers have become lower. While the intention is commendable, implementation is not without challenges
Will RBI focus on liquidity over rate cuts next week?
India's banking system faces a severe liquidity shortage ahead of the RBI policy meet, prompting emergency ₹1.5 lakh crore injections as overnight rates surge above the repo rate
What to make of the Pakistan-Saudi defence deal?
The recent defence deal between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan has wide ranging implications for several countries including India, the Arab world, Israel and the U.S. Much depends on whether the Saudi intention is limited to gaining capability to counter Israel or will it try to empower Pakistan as well
OPINION | Belated European recognition for Palestinian statehood is a response to popular empathy but lacks teeth
UK and France have taken the lead to diverge from the US position on Palestinian statehood. But on their own, there’s little they can do to bring about a viable Palestinian state. As for India, it’s possible to do better in balancing strategic interests with a humanitarian impulse
India must harness AI potential to boost trade
The huge potential of AI in catalysing trade and economic growth, globally and locally, was highlighted in two separate reports recently
