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
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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
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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
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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
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