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Kirti Ganorkar will succeed founder Dilip Shanghvi as managing director (MD) of the company
The retail depositor is more than willing to settle for lower deposit rates towards safety amid uncertain markets.
Nilambur, which is a part of the Muslim-majority Malappuram district, is a constituency where Muslim population is just short of the halfway mark. It represents an assembly which the Congress dominated for decades by attracting support across religious identities. In a crucial way, it encapsulates the party’s underlying political base in Kerala. It’s the stability of that base which is being tested this week
The ban has come into effect from June 16 due to the absence of a formal regulatory framework allowing use of privately registered two-wheelers for commercial purposes. The ban seems counterproductive as most urban cities have become quite dependent on these bike taxi services
Gold has officially dethroned the Euro as the world's second-largest reserve asset, reaching 20 percent of global foreign reserves compared to the Euro's 16 percent, according to the European Central Bank's latest assessment. This historic shift, driven by unprecedented central bank, signals a fundamental restructuring of the global monetary system amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Fear of erratic monsoon may have persuaded the Government to allow cheap import of yellow pea and crude edible oils. Government policies aim to stabilise food supply, protect farmers' interests, and manage inflation through imports
In reality, the country has the fastest household spending growth rate of the 21st century
India faces a growing threat from digital misinformation, driven by deepfakes, bot factories, and poor media literacy. Urgent action is needed through regulation, education, tech innovation, and global cooperation
Iran’s response to Israel’s attacks shows that it will not back down. The escalation over the last two days’ risks drawing other countries, and not just ones in the region, into the conflict. For India, the immediate risk is a disruption in flow of crude and LNG supplies through the Strait of Hormuz on account of Iran’s retaliatory measures
Factories are running at 75-80 percent of their capacity in several sectors, levels at which capex plans take shape. But a string of geopolitical conflicts and the resulting uncertainty has made them cautious, says the company's MD & CEO
The demand for locally made solar modules is expected to rise significantly in India
India has several economic interests in West Asia, including the Chabahar and Haifa ports. It will also suffer from increased oil prices. India’s plans to enhance trade and connectivity to Europe has also come under a threat
The US dollar, long seen as the ultimate safe haven, is behaving oddly in the face of geopolitical and economic stress. Despite high bond yields and global uncertainty, the greenback is weakening — and that’s raising deeper questions about its future
India Inc delivered its strongest financial performance in over a decade during FY25, with Return on Capital Employed hitting multi-year highs while maintaining healthy balance sheets. However, sluggish capital expenditure and cooling credit growth signal potential headwinds for the economy ahead
An increasing incidence of conflict between tigers and humans in Ranthambore is on account of the presence of over 350 shrines within its habitat zone. A surge of pilgrims, especially on auspicious occasions, makes it hard to avoid conflict. Politicians are wary of finding a balanced solution out of the fear of hurting religious sentiments. However, there is no other way but to sensibly regulate the flow of human traffic to ensure that the iconic tiger reserve remains a haven for wildlife without preventing pilgrimage
Our research and opinion teams have curated a selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance for your weekend read
Mis-selling of financial products is at least a two-decade old problem and a solution is nowhere in sight. Maybe finding a solution is still many years away, but it would be worth trying to find the root cause of the problem
The fallout on energy markets and the brittle West Asian security situation will depend on the scale and nature of Iran’s response. This conflict is being played out in the backdrop of a breakdown in the longstanding nuclear consensus among major powers, enhancing geopolitical risks. Middle powers such as India, Germany and Japan have a stake in sustaining the current equilibrium and therefore need to step up
The main thing retail investors need, if they are to benefit from alternatives, is much lower fees
Markets worldwide are reeling under what analysts are calling "Black Friday" - the financial turmoil triggered by Israel's attack on Iran. While equity markets tumble, oil and gold prices surge as investors brace for a new phase of global uncertainty.
Officials outside the US worry about what will happen when Jay Powell leaves the Fed
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.
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
The business of religion is huge, the scope for better-managed temples is immense. Will these students gain acceptance, will the concept gain ground?
Retail investors have been losing faith. Average monthly inflow into equity mutual funds this year has been merely Rs 27,500 crore
