Business Today India Magazine - March 02, 2025

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Highlights of Business Today – 2nd March, 2025 issue:

The Indian rupee has sharply depreciated against the US dollar, driven by a stronger dollar and Donald Trump’s trade policies. The government and RBI are closely monitoring the situation, intervening to prevent excessive volatility. However, experts warn the rupee could weaken further, possibly reaching Rs 90 per USD. While policymakers insist India’s economic fundamentals remain strong, the opposition questions the handling of the depreciation.
What is the immediate impact? A weaker rupee increases import costs, fueling inflation and making fuel, electronics, and foreign education more expensive. Businesses with foreign loans face higher repayment costs, and foreign investors may hesitate, impacting stock markets. India’s trade deficit could widen, putting pressure on forex reserves. While some expect stabilization, the rupee’s long-term trajectory depends on global economic trends and India’s financial policies.
Also gain insights on the state of the economy and more from the exclusive interview with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This and more in Business Today Magazine's latest issue- On Stands Now!

INDIA-US TRADE: TRADE TIED

PM Modi's meeting with US President Trump has boosted hopes of deeper trade and investment ties between the two countries. But the US' plan to levy reciprocal tariffs may endanger that

3 mins

Nothing Budget About Airfares

Rising demand, limited capacities, and strategic pricing by airlines have contributed to the surge in air ticket prices

2 mins

ZOMATO REBRANDED: More Than Just Delivery

With Blinkit growing rapidly, renaming Zomato to Eternal drives home the multifaceted nature of business

3 mins

CONFLUENCE OF NOTES

Radico Khaitan's Sangam World Malt Whisky, which was launched in 2024, has garnered international acclaim, and is now making a splash in the Indian market as well

3 mins

WHITHER THE RUPEE?

THE RUPEE HAS DECLINED SHARPLY ALONG WITH OTHER CURRENCIES AS THE DOLLAR HAS STRENGTHENED AFTER DONALD TRUMP TOOK OFFICE AS THE PRESIDENT OF THE US. WILL THE RUPEE CONTINUE TO DEPRECIATE AND WHAT WILL THE IMPACT BE ON INDIA'S ECONOMY?

10+ mins

WILD RIDE FOR ₹ TO CONTINUE?

RBI may go easy on the rupee and give priority to domestic issues. The fuss over the rupee's level should end

5 mins

"Some of our states have to introspect and get their act together"

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on the measures announced in the recent Budget, India's growth prospects, global uncertainty and more

10 mins

Celestial Disruption

ASTROLOGY, OR THE STUDY OF THE FUTURE FORETOLD BY CELESTIAL BODIES, IS EXPERIENCING A COSMIC TRANSFORMATION, FUELLED BY DIGITAL DISRUPTION, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, AND A $7-BILLION FAITH MARKET

10 mins

"MANUFACTURING HAS MOVED TO THE FOREFRONT"

Rahul Jain, BCG India Head, on the future of manufacturing, how India can capitalise on global trends and more

6 mins

REACHING FOR THE COUNTERS

DESPITE HEALTH CONCERNS, THE INCREASING POPULARITY OF OTC DRUGS HAS LED TO PHARMA MAJORS SEIZING THE CHANCE TO DIVERSIFY THEIR REVENUE STREAMS. THE RISING POPULARITY OF SKINCARE AND PERSONAL HEALTH HAS LED TO EASY ACCESS OF SEVERAL DERMATOLOGICAL PRODUCTS. FROM D2C BRANDS TO ESTABLISHED PLAYERS, PHARMA COMPANIES ARE LOOKING TO BITE INTO THE PIE

7 mins

"AIM TO TRIPLE PROFITS TO ₹2,500 CRORE BY FY28”

Anand Roy, MD and CEO of Star Health Insurance, on the future of the company, challenges in the health insurance sector, and more

6 mins

the art of time

THE SIXTH EDITION OF THE LVMH WATCH WEEK WAS HELD IN NEW YORK AND PARIS RECENTLY. WE LOOK AT SOME OF THE LATEST CREATIONS SHOWCASED

2 mins

TRICITY TRIUMPHS

CHANDIGARH, MOHALI & PANCHKULA DELIVERED SOME OF THE LONGEST DRIVES THIS SEASON

2 mins

"Reignite the spirit of ownership"

Mankind Pharma is an Indian multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare product company

1 min

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