SpaceX's satellite ambitions squeeze out rivals reliant on its rocketsSpaceX is increasingly reserving rocket space for its own Starlink satellites. This trend is crowding out rival space companies that rely o...
04 Aug, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
China draws 'red lines' around its economic model ahead of EU, US trade talksChina defends its economic policy favoring advanced industries over domestic consumption. This stance signals increasing confidence ahead o...
02 Aug, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
In the 1930s, a Florida nurseryman scattered Australian tree seeds from an airplane to dry wetlands; the trees later invaded more than 400,000 acres of Florida wetlandsIn the 1930s, melaleuca trees were introduced to Florida's Everglades. These trees were intended to drain wetlands for development and farm...
30 Jul, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
In 2001, a USDA scientist released beetles to destroy an invasive tree, but they eliminated 94% of an endangered bird's habitat along one riverAn invasive beetle introduced to control tamarisk trees has devastated flycatcher nesting grounds. This beetle, released by the USDA, succe...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
UTI AMC's V Srivatsa warns against midcap valuation, says risk-reward better in largecapsThe mid cap also is expected to grow in similar lines and trades at 50% premium to large caps. While the longer-term outlook for mid cap is...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
India-UK FTA unlikely to hurt domestic consumer brands, industry saysDomestic companies expect the India-UK trade pact to spur innovation and not create serious competition. The agreement reduces tariffs on m...
17 Jul, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Upmarket invasion: How India's quick commerce giants are crowding out specialist gourmet playersIndian quick-commerce platforms are now targeting affluent households with premium products. This strategic shift aims to improve profitabi...
15 Jul, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
IT stocks are beginning to offer bank FD-like dividend yields. But is that a trap for investors?Indian IT stocks now offer dividend yields comparable to bank fixed deposits. These yields have risen because stock prices have significant...
07 Jul, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Tamil Nadu spends too much; Bengal earns too little: A tale of two deficitsTamil Nadu and West Bengal ended 2023-24 with revenue deficits, but their fiscal challenges differ significantly. Tamil Nadu's deficit stem...
07 Jul, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
FIFA World Cup’s hidden scorecard: What fans don’t see, economics doesFIFA World Cup 2026 is a fascinating economic case study, revealing how football markets mirror financial ones. Dynamic ticket pricing, dri...
05 Jul, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
Thailand promoted Leucaena trees for fodder and reforestation, but scientists found that the fast-growing species is suppressing the natural regeneration of native forestsThailand's well-intentioned tree planting initiative with Leucaena leucocephala has backfired, with scientists discovering the fast-growing...
04 Jul, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay opposes Viksit Bharat Guarantee scheme, citing Rs 5,000 crore financial burdenTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has voiced strong opposition to the Centre's Viksit Bharat Guarantee scheme, citing a potential Rs...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Blue crabs were first found in Italy's Adriatic in 1949; 74 years later, they exploded, cut clam output 90%, and pushed 160 km up the Po RiverAmerican blue crabs, famed for their presence in coastal cuisine, are now making an alarming, unprecedented journey deep into Italy's Po Ri...
29 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
India's weight-loss drug boom raises questions over healthcare prioritiesIndia's market for cheaper anti-obesity drugs has surged tenfold. While demand is high, especially among those with diabetes, concerns abou...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Elvis Presley: ‘I’ve never gotten over what they call stagefright. I go through it every show, I’m pretty concerned, I’m pretty much…’Elvis Presley, a global icon, transformed music and culture with his unique blend of genres. Despite immense fame, he admitted to persisten...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
India's crime rate falls 6%, cybercrime crosses 1 Lakh cases: SBIIndia reports a decrease in overall crime, attributed to public investment, digitization, and enhanced surveillance. Cybercrime, however, i...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
- Crowding out?
Govt fiscal deficit has exceeded the total household financial savings.
19 Feb, 2009, 12.19 AM IST