Rising crude prices triggered by the West Asia conflict threaten to widen India’s current account deficit, weaken the rupee and strain government finances
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Rising tensions in West Asia are beginning to ripple through India’s restaurant industry as disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz tighten LPG supplies. Restaurants, which rely heavily on 19 kg LPG cylinders and typically maintain only a few days of buffer stock, are already trimming menus
The US alone will contribute 172 million barrels from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), the vast underground salt caverns in Texas and Louisiana that store crude for exactly such emergencies
India’s rapidly expanding data-centre industry, driven by AI and major investments from global tech firms, could intensify water stress in cities that already face shortages
Explore the collision of AI-generated video and the $203Bn creator economy; learn how India’s 2.5Mn creators are navigating AI slop, the 2026 IT Rules and the shift toward human-verified content
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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
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Crude prices surged to multi-year highs before plunging within hours as war risks, political signals, and supply disruptions collide to reshape the global oil market
Workspace solutions startup Officebanao has raised nearly $4 mn in fresh funding to scale operations and expand its business presence
This follows a US Supreme Court ruling last month that stripped President Donald Trump of his executive authority to impose sweeping duties under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)
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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The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 938.93 points or 1.26% to settle at 75,502.85. During the day, it hit a high of 75,805.27 and a low of 73,949.76
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
