Barkha Mathur

Barkha Mathur

Barkha Mathur leads corporate sector and health coverage for the Business Standard website. She reports on business strategy, policy, corporate developments, public health, and health science. Outside work, she enjoys reading research papers, listening to Michael Jackson and hip-hop, and gazing at the night sky.

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Explained: What happens when IBC-linked stocks face market restrictions

Reliance Infrastructure's plea to review ASM restrictions puts the spotlight on whether insolvency-linked trading curbs protect investors or limit their exit options

Updated On: 09 Jun 2026 | 1:07 PM IST

Why Google's SpaceX deal signals the rise of the AI compute landlord

Google's $920-million-a-month SpaceX agreement shows how AI compute is turning into a scarce, rent-generating infrastructure asset

Updated On: 08 Jun 2026 | 4:38 PM IST

India Inc builds creator workforce as influencer marketing matures

Companies in India are increasingly hiring creators, video producers, and content strategists in-house as creator-led marketing becomes a core business function

Updated On: 05 Jun 2026 | 2:55 PM IST

How a shareholder's complaint led Sebi to Rajesh Exports' ₹15 trn puzzle

A shareholder's complaint about unpaid receivables triggered a two-year investigation that led Sebi to question revenues, disclosures and overseas operations at Rajesh Exports

Updated On: 04 Jun 2026 | 3:31 PM IST

Zee's Fifa bet: Can football deliver returns in cricket-dominated India?

Football remains a niche sport in India compared to cricket; yet, Zee believes Fifa can help build Zee5, strengthen its sports channels and attract premium advertisers over the next decade

Updated On: 04 Jun 2026 | 11:42 AM IST

How Hindware-Google verdict could rewrite digital strategy for India Inc

Experts sat the Delhi High Court's Hindware ruling could reshape customer acquisition, platform dependence, brand protection and digital growth strategies across India Inc

Updated On: 03 Jun 2026 | 12:31 PM IST

From BPO to robo-BPO: Why robotics labs may need Indian homes, factories

Experts say India could become important hub for physical AI services, but only if companies go beyond basic data collection and build higher-value capabilities in robotics, simulation, infrastructure

Updated On: 02 Jun 2026 | 3:23 PM IST

Anaemia, IMR, MMR, clean fuel use: NFHS-6 drops key health indicators

Latest National Family Health Survey, that covers over 679,000 households across 715 districts, has omitted several long-tracked indicators like anaemia, mortality, sex ratio at birth and clean fuel u

Updated On: 01 Jun 2026 | 6:38 PM IST

Flipkart's India Post tie-up signals a more asset-light logistics strategy

Flipkart's India Post partnership signals a broader shift in logistics strategy as the Walmart-owned e-commerce major looks to deepen reach while balancing costs and profitability

Updated On: 28 May 2026 | 12:53 PM IST

10-minute deliveries in 45-degree heat: India's gig workers hit a heatwave

With temperatures crossing 45°C in several cities, India's fast-delivery economy is facing growing questions over worker safety, platform accountability and consumer expectations

Updated On: 28 May 2026 | 9:51 AM IST

Can one treatment lower cholesterol and reduce heart attack risk for years?

An experimental one-time gene editing therapy significantly lowered LDL cholesterol in an early-stage trial, raising hopes for long-term heart disease prevention after a single infusion

Updated On: 26 May 2026 | 10:03 AM IST

How AI is becoming the operating backbone of India's fintech industry

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

Updated On: 22 May 2026 | 3:52 PM IST

More output, fewer workers: Why are labour-heavy industries becoming leaner

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

Updated On: 20 May 2026 | 9:30 AM IST

Why startups are restructuring to secure Indian-controlled status

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

Updated On: 19 May 2026 | 12:24 PM IST

India's IPO jargon decoded: What fresh issue, OFS, and DRHP really mean

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

Updated On: 18 May 2026 | 11:18 AM IST

Startup funding, exits evolve as investors demand profitability discipline

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

Updated On: 15 May 2026 | 11:15 AM IST

Why Royal Enfield's ₹2,200 crore Andhra bet matters beyond motorcycles

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

Updated On: 12 May 2026 | 1:00 PM IST

What PM Modi's WFH appeal means for India Inc's return-to-office push

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?

Updated On: 11 May 2026 | 5:49 PM IST

PM Modi's WFH nudge: Can fewer office trips help cut India's fuel bill?

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

Updated On: 11 May 2026 | 5:46 PM IST

From fantasy gaming to stock broking: Dream11 parent's next big bet

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

Updated On: 08 May 2026 | 7:50 PM IST