Barkha Mathur

AI is becoming part of the core infrastructure of India's fintech ecosystem as firms look to automate workflows, tackle fraud, and improve scalability

Rising production, ageing workforces, and rapid automation are pushing India's industrial companies towards leaner, productivity-driven workforce structures

Swiggy's move to qualify as an Indian Owned and Controlled Company shows how new-age internet firms are revamping boards and ownership as quick commerce and ecommerce rules tighten under Fema rules

From fresh issue and OFS to confidential filing and QIB demand, here is a simple guide to the IPO terms that you should know

As startups increasingly tap public markets, investors are becoming more selective and demanding clearer paths to profitability than during the 2021 boom

Royal Enfield's move to Andhra Pradesh comes as premium motorcycles, exports, and multi-location manufacturing become bigger priorities for auto makers

As India faces rising geopolitical and oil market uncertainty, could PM Modi's work-from-home message force India Inc to rethink its return-to-office push?

Work-from-home can reduce commute-linked fuel use in major cities, but experts say the overall energy impact depends on office and household power use

Dream11 parent Dream Sports has launched AI-powered stock broking platform DreamStreet as it continues to diversify beyond fantasy gaming, betting on first-time investors and Tier-2 and Tier-3 users

The revised Press Note 3 framework may speed up startup deals by allowing limited China-linked exposure through the automatic FDI route, while keeping direct Chinese investment under approval

Amazon has opened its logistics network to all businesses, intensifying competition for global and Indian delivery firms and raising questions on pricing, margins, and scale

Vijay's TVK has emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats in Tamil Nadu, but falling short of the majority mark. The focus now shifts to alliances and post-poll negotiations

While the TVK may fall short of the magic figure and would need outside support to form the next govt in Tamil Nadu, 'Thalapathy' Vijay is well on course to be the next CM

Counting of votes for Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies began at 8 am on Monday; it was a decisive victory for Vijay's TVK as it emerged as the largest party

Tamil Nadu Assembly election results 2026: 'We bow to and accept the verdict of the people,' says CM MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu election results 2026: As counting progresses across 234 seats, all eyes are on MK Stalin, Vijay, Udhayanidhi Stalin, and Edappadi K Palaniswami

Rangasamy won both the seats he contested on and is set to become CM for a record fifth time

Puducherry Assembly election results 2026: N Rangaswamy set to return as CM for fifth time

As Microsoft rolls out a voluntary retirement programme for its US workforce, experts say AI may push firms to trim middle layers and redirect costs

Fact-check Friday: From radiation myths to plastic risks, we ask an oncologist what happens when you microwave food and whether there is any proven link to cancer