Manufactured monopoly: How industrial policy is structuring monopolies in IndiaIndia's industrial strategies are shaping a landscape where giant corporations thrive while smaller enterprises struggle to keep up. Polici...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 27% in 1 yearAfter the correction, the street will reach a stage where, if a company delivers numbers, there will be enough money waiting to move into t...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Record rupee fall puts corporate India under greater investor scrutinyThe rupee’s sharp depreciation, down about 10% against the dollar in the past year, has become a key concern during corporate earnings call...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
20 months of bearish markets: One additional letter that tells you which 'cheap' stocks are actually cheapMost investors live by one ratio. That ratio that tells them all they want to know – or should one say all they want to hear? They open a s...
31 May, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
In 1839, a struggling inventor dropped rubber mixed with sulfur onto a hot stove, and it wasn’t just a ruined batch: It revealed how to stabilize rubber permanentlyCharles Goodyear's serendipitous discovery in 1839 was nothing short of revolutionary for the world of natural rubber. By developing the vu...
29 May, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Aureate Tradde IPO opens for subscription today. Check GMP, price band and other detailsAureate Tradde's initial public offering begins on Friday, May 29. The company is seeking to raise approximately Rs 27.29 crore through a f...
29 May, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Further price hikes likely in food, personal care products as raw material costs rise: ReportPrices of everyday products are set to increase. Companies face rising raw material costs, leading to hikes and smaller product sizes. Food...
28 May, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
In 1965, a chemist expected a routine polymer solution and got a bizarre cloudy liquid instead: It became KevlarIn 1965, the world of materials science was forever changed by scientist Stephanie Kwolek, who stumbled upon a peculiar cloudy polymer mixt...
26 May, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Crude awakening: Chemical companies face margin pressure as oil-linked costs surge amid geopolitical tensionsRising crude oil prices are pressuring chemical sector margins due to increased feedstock and energy costs. Despite this, the Nifty Chemica...
25 May, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
In 1907, a chemist tried replacing shellac for cables and searched for a better wire coating, which ended up creating the world’s first synthetic plasticA chemist named Leo Baekeland sought an alternative to shellac in 1907. His research led to Bakelite, the first synthetic plastic. This mat...
23 May, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
In 1943, researchers trying to fix America’s rubber crisis unexpectedly led to the creation of Silly PuttyBorn from a wartime quest for rubber, Silly Putty emerged as an unexpected, stretchy, and bouncy material. Initially deemed unsuitable for ...
21 May, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
Ever wondered how erasers actually work? The answer might surprise youPencil marks disappear thanks to molecular science and heat. Graphite sticks to paper via weak forces. Erasers lift graphite due to stronge...
21 May, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
In 1933, one unexpected waxy deposit inside a reactor helped create modern plastic foreverA chance discovery in a 1933 laboratory experiment led to polyethylene, a plastic now vital for packaging and industry. Chemists Eric Fawce...
20 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
In 1965, a strange, cloudy solution in Stephanie Kwolek’s lab lead to the invention of KevlarA seemingly failed experiment in the 1960s led to the creation of Kevlar, a fiber five times stronger than steel. Chemist Stephanie Kwolek'...
20 May, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
In 1926, a failed rubber coating experiment and a strange elastic solid accidentally changed the future of plasticsIn 1926, chemist Waldo Semon accidentally discovered how to make polyvinyl chloride flexible. This breakthrough transformed manufacturing a...
19 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
India’s $1 trillion import dependence makes green transition a strategic necessityIndia faces significant import reliance across key sectors. Aatmanirbharta requires a growth model shift, with the green economy offering a...
19 May, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
In 1938, Roy Plunkett investigated a blocked gas cylinder during routine lab work: The waxy residue inside became Teflon and reshaped industrial chemistryThe year was 1938 when a gas cylinder unexpectedly jammed, leading chemist Roy Plunkett to stumble upon a curious white material. This rema...
18 May, 2026, 04.29 PM IST