The single biggest reason for today's market slide is the escalating conflict in West Asia. What many assumed would be a short, contained military exchange has turned into something far more serious
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The rupee dropped sharply by 42 paise in a single session, settling at ₹91.50 against the US dollar on Monday. That followed a 17 paise fall in the previous session on Friday
In 2025, India imported about $70bn worth of petroleum crude and products from West Asia and crude oil alone accounted for nearly half of India’s total crude imports
“In 2025, we moved from a volume-driven strategy towards a value-driven strategy. We recalibrated our entire strategy. And 2026 is about taking that strong momentum forward and stepping further into our premiumisation journey,” Xiaomi India Chief Operating Officer Sudhin Mathur told Outlook Business
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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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Benchmark indices rebounded after a three-session sell-off as hopes of de-escalation in West Asia, easing volatility and global market cues improved investor sentiment
Medikabazaar plans to raise $50 million to support expansion and accelerate its next phase of business growth
In 2025, India imported about $70bn worth of petroleum crude and products from West Asia and crude oil alone accounted for nearly half of India’s total crude imports
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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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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell over 1% as Middle East tensions and rising crude oil prices rattled investor sentiment
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