Why it is the most dangerous time for our planet
Over the next few years, technology will take more jobs from humans. Robots will drive the taxis and trucks; drones will deliver our mail and groceries; machines will flip hamburgers and serve meals.
RBI stands pat in interest of financial stability: Rupa Nitsure
The RBI stayed prudent in its monetary policy review today rather than move in a haste as it wishes to wait for more information and experience before judging the full effect and persistence of the demonetisation move.
Favourable inflation base effect to disappear: Arun Singh
Even as retail inflation has eased driven by a sharper than anticipated moderation in the prices of vegetables and strong favourable base effect, it masks some upturn in the prices of several items; prices of wheat, gram and sugar have been firming up.
CRR reversal 'welcome step' for liquidity: Ashvin Parekh
Major factor contributing to the stable monetary policy rate could be impending concerns about inflation and, perhaps in the backdrop increase in the US Fed rates.
Smart Beta a respite for investors in times of volatility
In the recent years, there is an increasing number of passive investment products to capture the potential benefits of factor investing (also referred to as “Smart Betaâ€) as well as the transparency and cost effectiveness of passive investing.
What Flipkart‘s devaluation mean for e-commerce industry?
While demonetisation of the Indian economy coupled with a devaluation by Morgan Stanley may mean a double whammy on India‘s flagship unicorn Flipkart, it could also be a godsend for Indian e-commerce for bringing businesses back to real fundamentals.
Deal or no deal: All eyes set on OPEC meet outcome
There has been a lot of backroom drama in the run up to the Vienna meeting, with many members lobbying to be exempt from the production cut. As of now, confusion and uncertainty persists and that is reflecting in crude prices which are down around 2 percent after the OPEC experts meeting on Monday.
Uncertainties keep gold prices in check, no respite likely soon
India, the second biggest consumer of gold has witnessed 86 percent of its currency being demonetised at one go. How has this impacted prices and is any respite likely soon?
Key challenges in implementation of Goods and Services Tax
This development is being touted as the single biggest economic reform in India since liberalization- the one that promises to change the way India does business.
Demonetisation: PM's move will infuse a seismic shift in adoption of e-payments
Analysts and economists have pointed out that this is a well-planned ‘Surgical Strike on Cash‘, which could lead to a significant evolution of India to a less cash-dependent country.
These six new technology rules will govern our future
Soon, automated medical diagnosis will replace doctors in fields such as radiology, dermatology, and pathology. The only refuge will be in fields that are creative in some way, such as marketing, entrepreneurship, strategy and advanced technical fields.
Currency demonetisation: Recession at gate or GDP at 9 percent
There is a view propelled by gang of astrologers masquerading as economists that demonetisation is going to hit hard economy as cash will be sucked out of system and trade will stop.
The mood in Delhi‘s bazaars after currency demonetisation
While PM Modi banned high value currency notes to catch the black money hoarders and the ‘big fish‘, it is the small fry who are standing in queues to collect cash to buy their daily needs who have been worst hit. A look at the mood in bazaars…
Why technology may prevent Trump from delivering jobs promise
Machines are learning to do the jobs of manufacturing workers; AI-based tools are mastering the jobs of call-center and knowledge workers; and cars are beginning to drive themselves. Over the next decade, technology will decimate more jobs in many professions.
'The Great Indian E-commerce War' – what is the end game?
My view is that Flipkart will be lucky if they can find an investor, which can out-invest Amazon. It could be Alibaba since winning India is as important to them as it is to Amazon.
Gold sales in Zaveri Bazaar picked up last night
The crackdown on Rs 500 and Rs 1000 denomination notes has led to a sudden surge in demand for gold. People having huge stash of unaccounted cash are trying to convert their wealth into gold as they fear scrutiny by the tax department if the cash is deposited in banks.
How much regulation is desirable in the transportation space
In last 50 years not much has been done either by centre or by state governments to develop public transportation system.
The rise of nationalism in Indian startups
Artificially obstructing the entry of multi-nationals or even domestic players by law, not only destroys fair trade practices, creates distorted monopolies but also harms the average consumer.
Future medical breakthroughs may come from tech industry
The technology industry has entered the field of medicine and aims to eliminate disease itself.
Why big companies should fear startups
On a tour of a young food startup trying to disrupt the home tiffin service and a young budget room aggregation brand, one gets a sense that the big companies are bound for disruption from their younger rivals.
Why your favourite internet apps can't be used by millions
While mobile apps may have changed our world, a few sensitivities used during app development can change the way, a large part of the world's population lives.
GoIbibo & MakeMyTrip merger: Why I am not happy as a consumer
While consolidation is good for investors and entrepreneurs, it reduces competition. Mergers of large consumer internet startups often become detrimental to consumer choice and fair-market pricing.
Dovish MPC feels spare capacities, monsoon to keep inflation low
The six-member panel, which brainstormed over two days, unanimously agreed that inflation was unlikely to gallop past the tolerance threshold of 6 percent in the next few months.
Why corporate loan growth is at record low despite festive rush
Banks are awash with funds but corporates aren‘t taking any. Plants have large spare capacity and companies have a stockpile of unsold goods.
