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Cotton crisis in Punjab: How regulatory hurdles might be making things worseSubscriber Only
March 3, 2025 19:04 IST
Ahead of the cotton sowing season in Punjab, there has been an increasing demand for Bollgard-3, a pest-resistant cotton variety which is yet to become available in India
Why are India, China, US racing to secure supplies of copper?Subscriber Only
March 4, 2025 06:50 IST
Demand, led by EV batteries and clean energy technologies, is projected to outstrip supply from mines by 2035. China controls half the world’s copper smelting and refining capacity. Everyone, including India, is looking at copper-rich countries in Africa.
What latest estimates of India’s GDP say about the economySubscriber Only
March 3, 2025 11:52 IST
The Centre has released latest estimates of India’s GDP, making significant revisions for past quarters and years. Why does govt make these revisions? What do these changes in estimates say about the economy?
Why retail investors need not be alarmed by Sensex fallSubscriber Only
March 2, 2025 12:15 IST
Experts advise newbie investors to not get swayed by the the swing in the markets in either direction, but to continue with their asset allocation and invest in high quality stocks available at good valuations.
Opportunity in markets sell-off: Why experts are advising for staggered investments in large capsSubscriber Only
March 2, 2025 12:13 IST
Investors should go for high-quality stocks or large-cap schemes of mutual funds instead of momentum stocks or small-cap or mid-cap schemes, said Nilesh Shah, MD, Kotak Mahindra AMC.
Opportunity for investors amid markets fall: Here’s what Nilesh Shah has suggestedSubscriber Only
March 1, 2025 03:38 IST
There is no point selling now unless you are heavily overweight on momentum stocks, says Nilesh Shah, one of India’s top fund managers. Invest in a staggered manner in high-quality stocks or large-cap schemes of mutual funds instead of momentum stocks or small-cap or mid-cap schemes.
Why are the stock markets falling? No, Trump’s tariffs are not to blameSubscriber Only
March 1, 2025 08:09 IST
Stock Market Crash Today Key Reasons: The most important factors for the crash are domestic, says Anish Tawakley, one of India’s top fund managers. The mid- and small-cap side of the market was expensive, and a correction was due. But the fundamentals of the economy are strong, so it will regain momentum.
ExplainSpeaking: 5 things to look for in the Second Advance Estimates of GDP todaySubscriber Only
February 28, 2025 10:38 IST
Any estimate of the GDP (or India’s total economic output) is more like a forecast or an “advance estimate” of where the economy is likely to be at the end of the current financial year.
Why are wholesale soyabean prices so low, and why hasn’t procurement by the government helped?Subscriber Only
February 26, 2025 16:23 IST
Average prices have been below MSP for much of the last few months. International prices of soyameal are a factor, but prices may not rise even if exports increase. Here’s what is happening with the crop, and why.
Leader in fibre production, but growth, exports lagging: What ails India’s textile industrySubscriber Only
February 25, 2025 07:00 IST
In textile exports, India is behind countries like China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh, which benefit from vertically integrated supply chains, lower production costs, and simpler regulations. What are India's problems, and how can they be fixed?
How can Indian farmers be weaned away from urea, DAP and potash?Subscriber Only
February 24, 2025 11:42 IST
All these three fertilisers are imported, whether directly or as inputs for domestic manufacturing. Capping or even reducing their consumption has become a strategic imperative of sorts for India. Can their use go down? If yes, how? We explain.
RBI $10 bn buy-sell swap: how it could boost liquidity, curb volatility, beef up dollar reservesSubscriber Only
February 23, 2025 14:37 IST
The central bank's initiative is designed to provide a durable solution to the system's liquidity requirements, while also stabilising the value of the rupee and bolstering the nation's foreign exchange kitty. Here is what to know.
ExplainSpeaking: How India improved the quality of its govt expenditure — and why that mattersSubscriber Only
February 22, 2025 07:33 IST
The RBI has used data since 1991 to create the ‘Quality of Public Expenditure’ index to assess how well the government is spending its [read: ‘your’] money. Spoiler alert: things are as good as they have ever been
As India and Qatar eye trade expansion, why LNG’s centrality in bilateral trade is in focusSubscriber Only
February 21, 2025 15:25 IST
India’s LNG imports are expected to surge over the next five years as the country’s natural gas consumption is set to grow significantly. The expected growth in imports would coincide with Qatar expanding its LNG export capacity.
What is deposit insurance, and how will raising it help you?Subscriber Only
February 19, 2025 13:13 IST
The government is considering increasing the insurance cover for bank deposits from the current limit of Rs 5 lakh. Here is what to know.
Why Argentina’s President is in a soup over a crypto meme coin promotionSubscriber Only
February 19, 2025 06:49 IST
Lawyers in Argentina have filed fraud complaints against Javier Milei for his involvement in promoting the Libra meme coin.
Middle Class 2.0: Changing employment sector in India, and its one big challengeSubscriber Only
February 17, 2025 11:44 IST
The top 5 IT firms (TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL and Tech Mahindra) employ more Indians today than the Railways or the armed forces. Similarly, private sector banks have more employees compared with their state-owned counterparts. But India still has a major job challenge beyond services
Is it time to pull your money out of all small- and mid-cap funds?Subscriber Only
February 17, 2025 16:45 IST
Small-cap vs Mid-cap Stocks: A top fund manager has said you should – and his advice has intensified the market rout in these stocks. What is the best way to assess the current situation? Is there hope for the future yet?
What are sovereign green bonds? Why is demand for such bonds weak in India?Subscriber Only
February 17, 2025 06:54 IST
Green bonds help governments raise capital for clean energy and infrastructure. But India’s issues have struggled to secure lower borrowing costs typically associated with such bonds
Modi-Trump meeting: What would a trade deal with the US mean for India?Subscriber Only
February 15, 2025 01:31 IST
Talk of negotiating a bilateral trade deal comes even as Trump continue to threaten the world — including India — with tariffs
The India-US TRUST initiative: what is it, and how will it strengthen the critical minerals and pharma supply chainsSubscriber Only
February 16, 2025 14:57 IST
The TRUST initiative follows India’s induction into the US-led Minerals Security Finance Network in September last year and the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) in 2023. It will build on bilateral engagement, and counter China’s dominance in critical minerals supply chains.
ExplainSpeaking: Trump’s reciprocal tariffs and the impact on IndiaSubscriber Only
February 16, 2025 12:32 IST
In announcing his desire to impose reciprocal tariffs, Trump has not spared anyone — neither enemies nor allies — and has, as such, signalled the end of all existing trading rules
Why the India-US 123 Agreement of 2007 could finally achieve its full potentialSubscriber Only
February 19, 2025 14:19 IST
India has promised changes in its laws, and asked the US for a key legislative exception as well, which could pave the way for deploying US-designed reactors and SMRs in India. What are the strategic implications — and what is the nature of the unfinished legislative agenda?
What’s new in the Income Tax Bill, 2025Subscriber Only
February 14, 2025 23:04 IST
The Income-tax Bill cuts some clutter of the existing Act and introduces new illustrative tables, while maintaining continuity in most aspects. There are no major tweaks in penalty or compliance provisions
Hexaware launches Rs 8,750 crore public offer, largest from tech sector: What’s in it for investors?Subscriber Only
February 15, 2025 11:31 IST
Hexaware Technologies was delisted from the exchanges in 2020 at a price of Rs 475 per share. The public offer opened on Wednesday and closes on February 14.
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