Tech It Up A Notch

As Narendra Modi begins his third term as Prime Minister, India's tech landscape is on the cusp of transformation. From tightening data protection laws and boosting AI leadership-what's on the tech agenda?

Adani's Solid Foundation

Group firm Ambuja Cements' buyout of Penna Cement will strengthen its position in the South and give it an opportunity to leverage the sea advantage

24 Carat Magic

Should You Ditch Stocks For Gold? It Is Advisable To Diversify Your Portfolio With Both. Consider Physical Gold, Etfs, And A Staggered Investing Approach For A Stronger Portfolio

Game Time In Paris

As the City of Lights gears up for the largest sporting event in the world, we bring you a host of activities to enjoy in the French capital-your love for the Games notwithstanding

"Try and try again till you succeed"

NITESH MITTERSAIN | CEO, FOUNDER & JOINT MD | NAZARA TECHNOLOGIES

PIECE BY PIECE

FOR NUPUR GARG, FOUNDER OF WINPE, THE SECRET HOBBY OF SOLVING LARGE JIGSAW PUZZLES IS A BRIDGE BETWEEN HER PROFESSIONAL LIFE AND HER PASTIME

It's a Folded World

FOLDABLE DEVICES MARRY PORTABILITY WITH CONVENIENCE. HERE ARE TWO FROM DIFFERENT FIELDS THAT COULD PROVE TO BE WORTHY COMPANIONS ON A DAILY BASIS

HIGH STEAKS

MEAT DELIVERY START-UP LICIOUS HAS ESTABLISHED A FOOTHOLD IN THE DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER SPACE. THE UNICORN HAS NOW SET ITS SIGHTS ON THE HIGHLY COMPETITIVE OFFLINE MARKET AS IT PURSUES THE NEXT ROUND OF GROWTH

INDIA'S EASTERN COMPANY

WITH THE SAARC MORIBUND NOW, THE INDIAN GOVERNMENT HAS RENEWED FOCUS ON THE 26-YEAR-OLD BIMSTEC GROUPING. ARMED WITH A NEW CHARTER, THE GROUPING IS LOOKING TO PARTNER WITH THE UN AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS TO DEVELOP THE BAY OF BENGAL REGION

MAINTAINING MOMENTUM

THE NDA IS EXPECTED TO GO FULL THROTTLE ON INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN ITS THIRD TERM. CONTINUITY IN THE KEY MINISTRIES SHOWS THAT IT WANTS TO BUILD ON ITS EFFORTS OF THE LAST 10 YEARS

COALITION MATH

There may be policy continuity with the NDA returning to power. But its economic agenda would also be shaped by its allies' priorities as well as pressing issues like unemployment. For now, pointers are awaited in the Union Budget

"Our vision is to be the travel stack of India"

Digi Yatra Foundation CEO Suresh Khadakbhavi on the technology behind the app, data security, and what's in store

THE CONSUMER SPENDING RIDDLE

ONCE GROWING AT A FAST CLIP, THE RURAL MARKET AND THE MASS-MARKET CONSUMER GOODS CATEGORIES HAVE BEEN UNDER STRESS FOR THREE YEARS. WHILE GREEN SHOOTS ARE VISIBLE, WITH RURAL GROWTH RETURNING FOR FMCG AND TWO-WHEELERS, MANUFACTURERS' HOPES ARE RIDING ON A GOOD MONSOON AND GOVERNMENT SPENDING

All The Right(s) Moves

Celebrities-from Amitabh Bachchan to Anil Kapoor-have been moving courts to protect their personality rights. The latest to join the list is Jackie Shroff

A Sporting Chance

The T20 World Cup has received a warm welcome in the US, but it needs big backing from advertisers

Flying High

News of Google looking to set up a drone manufacturing facility in India has got the domestic industry's hopes soaring

A TIME TO DEMERGE

With ITC's hotels business reporting its best quarter, the timing seems right for the business to demerge, improving returns for the conglomerate

Caring for Health

The NDA government's flagship healthcare programme-Ayushman Bharat-needs to address concerns of streamlining the scheme and open its doors to private players

TAKING CHARGE

The NDA 3.0 Council of Ministers is larger than in its last two terms, but there is enough continuity

DE-RISKING THE BOOKS

INDIAN BANKS ARE BEGINNING TO TAKE BABY STEPS TOWARDS ADDRESSING CLIMATE-RELATED FINANCIAL RISKS IN THEIR BOOKS. BUT THEY MUST PUT THEIR FOOT ON THE PEDAL AND ENHANCE PREPAREDNESS

PAYING FOR CHANGE

WITH EXTREME WEATHER INCREASINGLY PUTTING THE COUNTRY AND ITS ECONOMY AT RISK, INDIA SHOULD EXPLORE CLIMATE FINANCE PATHWAYS TO FUND ITS NET-ZERO JOURNEY TOWARDS A GREENER FUTURE

BEYOND THE BLIP

ESG HAS BEEN UNDER SCRUTINY GLOBALLY AMID ALLEGATIONS OF GREENWASHING AND RECORD REDEMPTIONS FROM ESG FUNDS. BUT THAT MAY JUST BE ONE SIDE OF THE STORY, SINCE SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES HAVE BECOME CORE COMPONENTS OF COMPANIES' STRATEGIES

BANDHAN AT A CROSSROADS

THE BELEAGUERED LENDER, LED BY CHANDRA SHEKHAR GHOSH, HAS FACED A HOST OF CHALLENGES IN RECENT TIMES. IT HAS READIED A BLUEPRINT TO DEAL WITH THEM. BUT WILL IT SUCCEED WITHOUT GHOSH AT THE HELM?

RESULT AND REPERCUSSIONS

After the verdict, the Street has turned cautious with analysts expecting the new government to reassess some of its policy priorities

D-STREET ANGELS

FACED WITH A DEARTH OF PURE-PLAY THEMES IN THE SECONDARY MARKETS, SEASONED INVESTORS LIKE VIJAY KEDIA, MUKUL MAHAVIR AGRAWAL, AND THE JHUNJHUNWALAS HAVE TRAINED THEIR SIGHTS ON THE START-UP

A Man of Multitudes

IN A NEW BOOK, CAPTAINS OF INDIA INC. AND OTHERS PAY TRIBUTE TO RAHUL BAJAJ, THE TITAN OF INDIAN INDUSTRY

HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN

WITH THE GOVERNMENT OFFERING SUBSIDIES UNDER THE PM SURYA GHAR MUFT BIJLI YOJANA, MANY HOUSEHOLDS HAVE TAKEN A SHINE TO SOLAR ROOFTOP PANELS. BUT HOW MUCH DO THEY COST?

FROM GREY TO GREEN

WITH THE CLIMATE CRISIS BECOMING MORE ACUTE, GREEN HYDROGEN COULD BE AN IMPORTANT SOLUTION

ECO CHAMBER

DATA CENTRES ARE A VERY VITAL PART OF THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION THAT IS UNDERWAY, BUT THERE'S A PROBLEM: THEY CONSUME TOO MUCH ENERGY. AS DEMAND FOR SUCH CENTRES INCREASES IN INDIA, IT HAS NO OPTION BUT TO EMBRACE GREEN SOLUTIONS

THE GREEN BARRIER

THE EU'S CARBON BORDER ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM COULD MAKE INDIAN EXPORTS UNCOMPETITIVE, UNLESS EFFORTS TO REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS ARE ACCELERATED