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India's reforms trailblazer Manmohan Singh no more

As economist, finance minister and PM, Singh set the long-term direction for India

JSW gets a copper lining to metals biz

The Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Group has added copper to its metals business, marking its entry into the non-ferrous metals industry and opening up doors to a vast range of consumer applications, including electronics, telecommunications and healthcare.

After 'Shogun', Content From Japan Is Hot

Adaptations of major manga and other Japanese properties are in the works

The Indian coffee trends that defined this year

Limited edition beans, specialized training centres, and the growth of filter coffee were some of the prominent trends of 2024

Akhil Katyal on longing, translation and Charles Darwin

Katyal talks about ways of grieving, his approach to translation, and the quest for possible worlds in his new volume

India's Leadership Has a Valuable Role to Play in a Multipolar World

Its strategic autonomy and multi-alignment place it in a unique position to lead everyone towards globally shared goals

Nike's Turnaround Strategy Will Need the Second Shoe to Drop

Its new CEO has made a beginning, but the real big test lies ahead

Why are product displays on e-commerce sites so drab?

Businesses based on technology shouldn't lose touch with the subtle art of persuasion

Panama isn't the only US ally Trump has rattled

America's president-elect seems bent on an expansive approach to its 'manifest destiny' but overreach could unsettle Pax Americana. Neutral India, thankfully, needn't worry much

Policymaking as usual does not suffice for periods of transition

Economic thinking across the world must look beyond the certainty of numbers in uncertain times

One Nation, One Election: Consultation time has begun

The idea of state and central polls being held in sync has its pros and cons that need careful examination

Truth About AIFs: Debunking Myths, Tapping Potential

AIFs emerge as a promising avenue for asset diversification, as well as for wealth creation

How to choose a crypto trading platform to invest in digital assets

The comparison covers KYC time, minimum investments, safety guidelines, process, user growth and volumes

Still a Work in Progress: Tech Letdowns of 2024

We shed light on the hurdles these technologies face, and explore their chances of bouncing back

Govt aims to distribute 22 mn Svamitva rural property cards

The scheme aims to create records of rights for inhabited areas in villages

Hisense in talks with EDPL for stake

Hisense group, a China-based multinational appliance and electronics manufacturer, is in talks with Epack Durable to acquire a minority stake in a step-down subsidiary of the Original Equipment Manufacturer.

Arunish Chawla named revenue sec

Senior bureaucrat Arunish Chawla has been appointed the revenue secretary as part of a top-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Wednesday.

Korea's Yoon skips questioning again

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol again declined to appear for questioning by investigators over his martial law declaration as the embattled leader seeks to first defend himself at an impeachment trial.

IndiGo to fly 112 mn passengers in '24'

IndiGo expects to carry 112 million passengers in 2024 and is on the way to become a leading player in global aviation, its chief Pieter Elbers has said.

Centre Launches 10,000 New PACS

Cooperation minister Amit Shah launched 10,000 new multi-purpose Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) on Wednesday and asserted that the government will achieve its target of establishing 200,000 such societies before the five-year timeline.

Govt Aims To Distribute 22 Mn Svamitva Rural Property Cards

The scheme aims to create records of rights for inhabited areas in villages

'25 mn sq. ft office space being built'

With rising demand of premium workspaces, real estate consultant Anarock has said that realty firms are currently developing around 25 million sq. ft of office space across major cities for catering to the requirements of domestic and foreign companies.

How a young mayor turned her town into a hub for 'pig butchering' scammers

WSJ got rare access to a criminal enclave in the Philippines from which Chinese gangs targeted people around the world, including Americans

The big firms funding Trump's inauguration despite denouncing Jan. 6

Four years ago, dozens of companies denounced the invasion of the U.S. Capitol and pledged to withhold support from those who disputed the 2020 election results.

How asset returns varied in 2024 and in the past 10 years

Data does not throw up any pattern to predict winners of tomorrow; a diversified portfolio is the best approach

Room No 56, Miyako Hotel: An Investing Lesson

Diversify, asset allocate while investing to safeguard your portfolio from fluctuations

Investing in 2025: How often should you rebalance your portfolio?

Tax and other fees should be carefully considered before selling investments

Wealth Managers' Top Sectors to Pick and Avoid in 2025

Pharma and healthcare are promising, driven by regulatory changes and 'China plus one'

India's Stock Market in 2024 and What's Weighing on it Next Year

Surging bond yields are predicated on fears of rising inflation expectations in the world's biggest economy

Wealth Needs Time To Compound, Just Like A Plant Needs Water And Sunshine

I remember my chemistry teacher writing a question on the blackboard, followed by five sacrosanct sentences! Writing those five points in the answer ensured we would get the maximum possible marks from the board examiner.