Falling write-offs mask rising stress in unsecured retail loans as repayment pressures build amid weak income growth and shifting borrowing patterns
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At WTO MC14 in Yaoundé, India shall challenge the permanent moratorium on digital customs duties
The global concert business is witnessing a high-stakes comparison between Taylor Swift and BTS, as both acts turn tours into billion-dollar economic engines. Swift’s Eras Tour set the benchmark with over $2 billion in ticket sales across 149 shows, driving spikes in travel, hospitality and local spending
The US Department of the Treasury has temporarily allowed the sale of Iranian oil stuck at sea, offering a short-term relief to global supply amid rising energy tensions. The move is tightly restricted to cargo already in transit and aims to cool surging oil prices without easing broader sanctions on Iran
Accenture is widely watched as an early indicator for the broader global IT services industry. Since Indian IT companies like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro serve many of the same types of clients in the same markets, what Accenture sees in client spending and demand often foreshadows what Indian firms will experience
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Only 3 of 35 founders at India’s top AI start-ups hold PhDs, highlighting a research gap that risks India being a user of AI rather than an innovator in the global AI race
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Trump’s Iran offensive faces global resistance as NATO distances itself and domestic dissent grows
Workspace solutions startup Officebanao has raised nearly $4 mn in fresh funding to scale operations and expand its business presence
The projects include doubling of the existing single broad-gauge railway line between Chengalpattu (CGL) and Arakkonam (AJJ) in Tamil Nadu
The Ganga is not just a river. She is a story, a memory and the pulse of a civilisation, and hence, the mission to cleanse her waters.
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Wealthy nations wield disproportionate influence in setting the terms of global climate negotiations. Our March issue examines the geopolitics of the sustainability regime and argues that Western economic power is being deployed in ways that could unsettle emerging economies
AI Summit 2026 in Delhi: India showcased its AI ambitions and promising start-ups, but limited breakthroughs exposed structural challenges slowing its rise in the global AI race
With revenue growth lagging projections, Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget strategy faces mounting pressure, raising questions over financing the Viksit Bharat ambition
While execution remains critical, the direction of the Union Budget 2026 is clear: India is betting on its human capital and strategic sectors
Sachchidanand Shukla of L&T says revenue augmentation is key in Budget 2026. Strategic spending over spree could strengthen India’s resilience if executed well
Budget reforms to unlock rare earth reserves and boost processing incentives mark a turning point for India’s metals and mining sector, says Priya Agarwal Hebbar
HD Kumaraswamy, Union Minister of Heavy Industries talks to Himanshu Ojha about the steps taken to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors and efforts to reduce imports of clean technology among other issues
Over 70% of respondents from India Inc say geopolitics is influencing sustainability strategy, with supply chain disruption, price volatility and market access emerging as key concerns, as per Teri-Outlook Business survey
The Teri-Outlook Business survey reveals financial, regulatory and operational hurdles India Inc’s C-suite faces in achieving sustainability and ESG targets
By focusing on decision architecture rather than outcomes, the survey methodology informs execution-oriented dialogue among policymakers, investors and corporate leaders on translating commitments into measurable progress
Teri-Outlook Business survey finds technology gaps, policy uncertainty, limited green finance and weak green demand are major challenges for corporate decarbonisation in India
Saurabh Garg, secretary, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation talks to Devabrata Dutta about how India’s National Indicator Framework helps companies align ESG, CSR and sustainability strategies with national priorities
Nearly 40% of companies are unaware of or not aligned with India’s National Indicator Framework, finds Teri-Outlook Business survey, highlighting gaps in corporate ESG adoption
Deep decarbonisation in several sectors presents a structural challenge not just for India, but globally. The nearer milestones of 2030 are ambitious and challenging
Emerging economies are expected to lead the energy transition, but economic growth, urbanisation and manufacturing often reduce renewable energy adoption, highlighting the gap between goals and reality
Manisha Girotra, chief executive, Moelis India, tells Ashutosh Mishra why India’s funding story is now structural, not cyclical. She talks about how domestic funds are shaping India’s private equity landscape and competing with global PE players
Only 3 of 35 founders at India’s top AI start-ups hold PhDs, highlighting a research gap that risks India being a user of AI rather than an innovator in the global AI race
The rise of Symbiotic Foods’ Piggman cafés highlights how Northeast rural entrepreneurs are scaling unconventional ideas into sustainable businesses, driving inclusive development by training farmers in new technologies and boosting their incomes
Founded in 1971, a heritage silk saree house has evolved from a neighbourhood store in Kolkata into one of India’s fastest-growing heritage silk saree retailers
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Forex traders said the Indian rupee is under tremendous pressure as surging crude oil prices and a shift toward risk-aversion dented investor sentiments
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Kapoor discusses her journey to leading the Advertising Standards Council of India, the rise of digital advertising violations, and how regulators and consumers can tackle misleading online ads.
AI is lifting productivity and compressing effort-based billing, challenging the growth model behind India’s $224-billion IT industry
