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Who Cares for Workers Inside Dark Indian Factories?

Small and medium manufacturing establishments offer little physical or social security to their teeming workforce. They rarely followed the welfare provisions of old laws. With new labour codes in place, there is a mismatch between the government’s ambition to make India a manufacturing hub and the material condition of its workers

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The 28% Curse for Online Gaming Players

The sunrise sector has often found itself caught in the crossfire of regressive legislative action, with certain states citing safety and legality concerns to either put companies on a tight leash or ban them completely. Will the Central government’s recent rules for online gaming bring transparency or crush it under excessive GST demand?

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Till Debt Do Us Apart: The Crisis at Byju's

Running out of capital runway, Byju’s has turned to venture debt financing to keep the lights on at the edtech. Will this working capital infusion help it become profitable or will it get caught in a debt spiral?

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Guarantee Void in MGNREGA: The Crisis In Universal Rural Job Scheme

From being the lifeline of the country’s rural economy whenever it went into distress and subject of political claims and blame, the MGNREGA scheme is facing unusual times, leaving workers and activists worried 

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Carbon Market Warming Up, But Is India Ready?

Regulation, monitoring, pricing, policy certainty, alignment with international standards, etc. are just some of the challenges the government must face  

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Populous India Fears Economic Instability

While some look at rising population as an opportunity, the less optimistic ones are suffering from population anxiety, or the concern over impacts of changing demographics. In a country like India, economic concerns outweigh all others

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India’s Export Story For The Future

Financial year 2022–23 was an unprecedented year for Indian exports with a value of more than $750 billion. As services and merchandise exports bridge their gap further, there are cautionary tales hidden in this figure in the times of changing geopolitics and a decelerating global economy 

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Promoters Missing At The Markets

When start-ups launch IPOs, their founders abruptly change their classification from promoters to public shareholders. SEBI worries about its impact on public confidence, but the trend is all pervasive

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Party's Over, Almost, in the Smartphone Market

India is a leading market for smartphones and has an untapped segment. However, the decline in volume of annual shipments, especially for entry-level smartphones, belies the 5G-induced optimism

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Sex And The Planet

From vegan condoms to bio-degradable dildos and organic lubes, the market for sexual wellness products is witnessing growing interest in green alternatives

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iPhone For India, iPhone For The World

Apple, the numero uno brand in India’s premium smartphone segment, has acquired critical mass in the domestic market and is expanding local production capacity at a fast pace. Does India have the chops to become the next iPhone destination for global supplies?

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The Cost Of Powering Your Rooftop

Despite abundant sunshine and terraces, rooftop solar power in India is yet to be harnessed to its full potential as owners weigh in on its financial viability, a factor that could negatively impact the country’s emission reduction goals