The 18th IPL season delivered unprecedented viewership, 49.5 billion minutes watched, 1.37 billion JioCinema views, and 340 million peak digital viewers, alongside ₹5,000 crore in advertising spend. RCB’s first title propelled its valuation to $269 million, making it the league’s most valuable franchise, as IPL enterprise value rose 12.9% to $18.5 billion
With a $2-billion cancer drug deal in its pocket, Glenmark’s licensing agreement with AbbVie not only unlocks a potential revenue windfall, but also sets a new benchmark for Indian biotech on the world stage
India to offer ₹1,345 crore in subsidies for rare earth magnet manufacturing, aiming to reduce China reliance and secure critical supply chains in EVs, defence, and renewable energy
Apple and Foxconn’s growing India ambitions face fresh scrutiny as China tightens control over supply chains
Why does garbage keep piling up on Delhi’s streets — again and again? What kind of example does the country’s capital set for the rest of the cities? In this ground report, Akshit Chawla investigates some of the city’s garbage hotspots. What he finds is a broken waste management system — one that’s struggling under the weight of poor coordination, neglected workers, and citizen apathy.
Amazon’s entry into quick commerce may reignite an aggressive race, pushing incumbents like Blinkit, Zepto and Instamart to defend their turf in a high-burn, low-margin market
While the Narendra Modi-led central government had earlier talked about introducing a Central Online Gaming Regulation Bill, it is still under the consultation phase. With no uniform-level legislation to address the gaps in colonial-era law, the uncertainty is likely to persist with respect to online gambling and betting apps
Indian startups garnered $5.7 billion in H1 2025 up from $5.3 billion a year earlier with growth‑stage funding on the rise. Layoffs fell 67% while hiring jumped 35–40%, especially in Tier 2/3 cities, as five new unicorns emerged
This pioneering scheme will drive our nation toward sustainable freight mobility, a cleaner future, and the realisation of Viksit Bharat, said Kumaraswamy
Marine heatwave threatens ecosystems and heightens risks of intense storms and rainfall in the coming months, scientists warn
In a world where every country protects its own interest, India must guard against becoming collateral in someone else’s game.
India must ramp up its mining and refining of rare earth elements. Otherwise becoming a tech superpower and a self-reliant military force may just be wishful thinking
In an email interview Priya Agarwal Hebbar, non-executive director, Vedanta and chairperson, Hindustan Zinc tells Himanshu Ojha how the group is aligning with India’s energy transition. Edited excerpts
Amitava Mukherjee, chairman and managing director, NMDC tells Himanshu Ojha about the Navratna company’s strategy to blend domestic ambition with a global perspective. Edited excerpts
As water flows through PVC pipes into farms, it pumps carcinogens into vegetables. These are consumed by humans, as is the drinking water supplied through pipes
Electric battery-manufacturing dreams face a reality check as India struggles with raw materials, high costs and R&D
Lower price points, stylish designs and superior tech features are propelling BYD in India's entry-level luxury EV market
Nitish Mittersain, CEO, Nazara Technologies, talks to Deepsekhar Choudhury and Tarunya Sanjay about AI in game design and the company’s experience going public. Edited excerpts
Even as iDEX shows promise and defence-tech gains momentum, funding gaps, design roadblocks and bureaucratic inertia constrain the programme's growth
An agri-wellness start-up is redefining food retail by taking locally sourced regional produce from farm to shelf
From agarbatti to aerospace, N Ranga Rao and Sons has come a long way. And now the third generation is at the helm of its various businesses
While term insurance is a must-buy to build a protective cushion for your family and dependents, you may consider buying traditional plans or Ulips depending on your risk appetite and needs, provided you are ready to pay the costs
In a recent paper an IIMB economist examines how India Inc behaves in turbulent times and why a credible policy environment is necessary for businesses to thrive
Covid cases are rising again in India; mild for now, but India’s health system must brace for what lies ahead
Hemant Sharma, additional chief secretary, Odisha tells Pushpita Dey over phone on how the state is balancing growth and environment, attracting industries among other things. Edited excerpts
Over the years, consumer-goods makers have harnessed single-use plastic to turbocharge profits. The book investigates how plastic makers used disposability as a business model, convincing brand owners to pivot away from reusables
For Shriram Finance’s Umesh Revankar, sports and leadership are interconnected—pushing one’s limits, risk-taking and a will to keep improving
India’s fintech ecosystem is evolving at a rapid pace. Santosh Agarwal, chief executive, Paisabazaar, talks about the five factors that would decide the winners in the race
Roberto Benigni’s Life is Beautiful makes it to the top spot in her list of films
The RBI has cut the repo rate for the third time straight and Starlink has secured a satcom licence from the Indian government
JP Morgan responds to US short-seller Viceroy Research, calling Vedanta Resources a "parasite"
"From MediaTek Global’s point of view, we have very good engineering strength here in India, and therefore we have grown a lot over the years," Anku Jain, Managing Director of MediaTek India
Energy-efficient cooling is key to tackling India’s rising heat, cutting power demand and supporting sustainable growth
