Illusions of Growth
Powered by easy credit, a section of Indians is splurging on premium products; at the same time, agricultural wages have stagnated and the share of the self-employed has steadily gone up. Post-pandemic, the Indian economy is going through a lop-sided recovery
Ayaan Kartik - February 29, 2024
The Paradox Called Growth
Hidden behind the story of the post-Covid rebound in the Indian economy is the deceleration at the bottom of the pyramid, reflected in stagnating consumer demand among the lower rungs that have been crippled by job losses, low wages, inflation and apathy among others
Abdul Haleem Sherif - March 29, 2023
‘AI-Backed Prompters Will Help Avoid Car Collisions’
The fact that data is the new oil is becoming increasingly clear across segments, and the automobile sector is no stranger to that. As cars become smarter and more connected, Ashish Gupta, brand director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India, shares five ways in which IT-enabled in-car services will enhance driver experience
August 28, 2022
Not A Market For Everyone
Ford’s India exit has brought back the focus on similar exits made by several global auto giants in the past. But, poor product strategy isn’t the only reason behind their pull-out
September 30, 2021
Tesla quietly rolls into India. What is set to change?
The EV leader’s entry into India extends a challenge to the luxury players and hope to the EV ecosystem
Krishna Gopalan - January 19, 2021
The lockdown hits an unsuspecting victim the hardest — India's daily wage workers
The lockdown has made citizens stay cooped up in their homes, but thousands of labourers have been forced to take to the streets
April 01, 2020
Partners in grime
Sewage treatment plants that mimic nature could heal our lakes, stop deaths in poorly aired sewage systems and save us money
Hari Menon - July 24, 2019
Playing On The Go
Volkswagen Passenger Cars India's director Steffen Knapp holds the secret to balancing life, travel and tennis
Tanya Baisoya - September 08, 2018
Cutting it fine
Pimpri-Chinchwad continues to battle rising commodity prices and labour cost but remains cautiously optimistic
Bhakti Tambe - February 12, 2018
Only a Handful
The transition from a predominantly cash economy is shifting the balance towards large players, as small players struggle to survive in the post-GST regime
Krishna Gopalan - February 12, 2018