Why India's manufacturing future needs more than jugaadIndia's manufacturing sector faces a critical juncture. Global buyers demand zero defects and reliability, moving beyond India's traditiona...
The world's oil piggy bank is being smashed open. What can go wrong?Global oil inventories are plummeting to multi-decade lows, exacerbated by Middle Eastern supply disruptions and the rapid depletion of str...
CRISIL's Dharmakirti Joshi gives India a 7 out of 10 on growth durability; says private capex has the money but not the willIndia's economic growth remains strong and durable. Corporate India possesses robust financial health but lacks the confidence to invest. N...
'Domestic cos got lower subsidies than Chinese peers, on par with North America'Indian firms receive far less government support than Chinese companies. An OECD report highlights this disparity between 2005 and 2024. In...
Reassure homes, not just economy: Why India’s growth feels weaker at household levelThe ripples of global disruptions are felt in the everyday lives of Indian families, shaping individual narratives beyond simple data point...
Charting the global economy: Jobs, inflation feed rate-hike betsStrong hiring across sectors and expanding manufacturing activity signal labor market strength, while upcoming US price data and ECB decisi...
Collapse is near: Trump's window to resolve Iran crisis closing fastWest Asia tensions are escalating, impacting global markets. Iranian attacks and US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting oil su...
OECD sees India growth slowing to 6.3% from 7.6% in FY27India's economy faces a slowdown to 6.3% in fiscal 2027. Higher energy costs from the Middle East conflict will impact investment and expor...
OECD warns prolonged Middle East war could sharply slow global growthThe global economy faces uncertainty due to the Middle East conflict. The OECD warns of recession and rising inflation if the war continues...
German firm B+H Solutions to invest 1 mn euro in India to expand nano-fertiliser businessGerman agritech firm B+H Solutions GmbH plans to invest €1 million in India in 2026 to expand its footprint in the country's growing agricu...
Tax vs Customs: Why MNCs face a growing valuation and compliance battleMNCs face rising conflict between tax and customs rules on related-party pricing, as India’s tighter digital scrutiny raises compliance ris...
What running a business in India actually looks like: Nightmare of CEOs these days is conversion of commercial disputes into criminal casesA corporate crisis manager describes how business disputes in India are increasingly being turned into criminal cases, exposing executives ...
India recasts rules for foreign tax info exchange: New framework from July 1 aims to curb cross-border tax evasion & speed up case closureIndia has updated its rules for sharing tax information with other countries. New rules make foreign tax requests high priority, requiring ...
Experts back OTC access to NRT across all formats and dosages, including 2 mg and 4 mg, as India struggles with a Tobacco quit success rate under 5%The report highlights the significant economic burden of tobacco use, particularly among low-income households, and underscores how reducin...
Is Gen Z getting ‘dumber’? Video explains why IQ may be falling for the first time in human historyYoung adults, Gen Z, might be experiencing a decline in cognitive skills compared to their parents. This trend, observed by neuroscientists...
G7 calls for 'ambitious review' of OECD aid rules, pushes reform agendaG7 ministers called for a significant review of OECD's DAC to incorporate private capital and non-traditional finance. The aim is to simpli...
Oil shock will hit Asia harder than the 1970sAsia is experiencing energy shocks similar to the 1970s oil crises, with rising fossil fuel costs impacting consumers and industries. This ...