Digital makeover of the small & medium businesses | Expert's take

Beyond a tech crash: Why an AI slowdown could hit Asia hard

Asia’s AI boom could create risks far beyond the tech sector. A slowdown in AI spending could hit chip exports, stock markets, business lending and economic growth across the region

Will RBI raise interest rates? Why October’s decision matters | RBI MPC | Inflation | Repo rate

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) could raise the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50 per cent on October 7, with eight of 10 economists in a Business Standard poll expecting a hike. Rising inflation,

Why are the US China and Russia racing to build nuclear reactors on the Moon

The US, China and Russia are developing nuclear reactors to power future permanent lunar bases. NASA wants its first lunar reactor ready for launch by December 2030,

Mega IPOs, muted returns: Why 7 of India’s 11 'blockbuster’ IPOs are down

India’s biggest IPOs have raised huge sums, but many have failed to deliver blockbuster post-listing returns. Seven of 11 mega IPOs since 2021 now trade below their issue prices. With another IPO

Moving from SIPs to direct stocks? Questions to ask before you start | Investment tips

Moving from mutual funds to direct stocks gives investors more control, but also more responsibility. Before picking stocks, they should understand the business, assess its profits, debt, cash flows

Capex slows in Q2: What’s behind the fall in new project announcements

According to provisional data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy, new project announcements by the government and private sector fell sharply in the September quarter

WhatsApp Business pricing changes from October 1: What Indian businesses need to know

Meta is changing WhatsApp Business pricing from October 1, making customer service messages chargeable after a monthly free quota. In India, businesses get 1,000 free service messages per phone number

Indian firms hit by business-disrupting cyber incidents: Cisco report flags gaps in cyber defence

Cisco’s latest report finds that Indian organisations are facing significant cyber threats, with more than one in three incidents involving AI-enhanced attacks.

WHO CONTROLS TATA?

Who actually controls Tata? Can bank employees have a five-day working week without reducing customers’ access to branches? And who checks an independent Election Commission?

Unlocking the massive opportunities in GCCs | Expert takes

In this session, Sirish Korada, Managing Director & Global Capabilities Leader, CBIZ, talks about GCCs, leadership and provides career guidance to the B-Schoolers.