Barkha Mathur

Concert films, live sports and fan events are emerging as multiplexes' latest growth strategy as exhibitors look to reduce their dependence on blockbuster releases and attract new audiences

Even as they continue adding dark stores, quick-commerce firms are focusing on higher utilisation of their existing assets, better unit economics and improved margins

Flipkart's reported food delivery plans point to a shift in India's consumer internet sector, where companies are expanding beyond core businesses to up customer engagement, unlock new revenue streams

The Anthropic copyright settlement puts class actions back in the spotlight. Here's how similar collective legal remedies operate under Indian law

Johnson & Johnson's proposed talc settlement shows that for large corporations, removing years of legal uncertainty can sometimes matter more than proving they are right in court

A US court has approved Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement with authors over pirated books used to train Claude, while reinforcing that training AI on legally acquired books can qualify as fair use

Qualcomm has informed customers that it will raise chip prices by a double-digit percentage from September 1, citing higher supplier costs, a move that could make smartphones and other devices more ex

IndianOil has introduced Indane XTRALITE NOW, a lightweight 10 kg composite LPG cylinder with home delivery within four hours of booking. The service has started in four cities

Worldwide IT spending is expected to climb 14.2% to $6.37 trillion in 2026 as enterprises and hyperscalers invest heavily in AI infrastructure, cloud platforms and next-generation data centres

As the Nandan Nilekani-led task force reviews India's examination system, a look at how countries like China, US, Australia, Germany and Brazil balance security, fairness, access to higher education

Thirty-five years after the landmark reforms of 1991, the numbers show how India's economy, businesses and households have changed - and why the next phase of reforms will matter just as much

Rising occupancies, more complex treatments and steady patient volumes are driving growth across hospitals and diagnostics. The next challenge is managing costs while adding thousands of new beds

As students demand reforms to India's examination system, a look back at 11 protest movements that transformed public policy, electoral politics and the country's democratic discourse

A prolonged heatwave, delayed monsoon, expensive poultry feed have squeezed production across farms, pushing egg and chicken prices higher, raising concerns over how long the supply crunch could last

Donald Trump's proposal to impose tariffs of up to 200% on imported generic medicines gives Indian drugmakers 2 years to rethink manufacturing, exports and investments

From fixed interest payments to repayment at maturity, here's a simple guide to non-convertible debentures and why companies rely on them to finance growth without diluting ownership

Recent deals in India's K-12 sector signal a shift in investor focus from edtech to organised school chains, where recurring revenues and consolidation opportunities are driving interest

After competing on delivery speed, quick commerce companies are betting on gourmet foods, imported products and premium brands to increase average order values and improve profitability

India's pharmaceutical sector is beginning to shift from manufacturing generics to developing novel medicines, backed by rising private investment, stronger research and policy support

As consumers increasingly ask AI assistants what to buy instead of searching Google, India Inc faces a new challenge