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Is the telecom sector staring at disruption after 5G auction?

The 5G auctions added Rs 1.5 trillion to the govt exchequer. As the dust is settles, let us explore how each player is placed, and will the 5G rollout be a watershed moment for the telecom sector

What is the twin balance sheet problem?

In the mid-2000s, infra companies saw robust growth and their shares shot up. But as the loans piled up, banks found themselves in a tight spot. It was a twin balance sheet problem. Let's know more

How did India pull off a successful Chess Olympiad?

India's first Chess Olympiad is being held at Poonjeri Village in Tamil Nadu's Mamallapuram, a UNESCO heritage site. Officials and chess wizards from 187 countries are brainstorming there. Here's more

What is a recession?

It looks like the equity markets have priced in the prospect of the US slipping into recession. But ever wondered what exactly recession is? Our next report tells

What has led to India's sporting success?

Indian sports have come a long way from what it was a decade or so ago. Persistence of sportspersons, backed by govt and private sector efforts, is reflecting in the country's medal tally. Here's more

What is a middle-income trap?

A middle-income trap is a situation in which a country attains a certain average income and gets stuck at that level, failing to graduate to a high income group. Let's know more about this trap

Should India be worried about monkeypox?

The WHO has declared monkeypox as an international public health emergency. The last time it sounded such an alarm was when Covid-19 hit the world. Should India be worried about the monkeypox threat?

What is the DESH Bill?

The govt is likely to introduce the Development of Enterprise and Service Hubs (DESH) Bill in the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament. How will it overhaul the ecosystem of special economic zones?

Decoding I2U2 and its geopolitical implications

A new alliance of India, US, Israel and UAE is catching everyone's attention. Called I2U2, this coalition is different from others which are mostly based on a common ideology or religion. Here's more

Equal playing field? Why women sports persons get paid less than men

The pitch has always been queered against women sportspersons when it comes to earnings. Let's delve deep into the thorny issue of pay gap and find out what could be done to bring some parity

Is the FMCG sector coming out of the woods?

The FMCG sector went through a difficult phase in the last two years. But, after the recent drop in commodity prices, are things looking up for the sector now? Our next report takes a deep dive

What challenges await Ashish Chauhan as he takes over at NSE?

Ashish Kumar Chauhan is set to take over the reins of the NSE. What are the challenges that await Chauhan at NSE - which has been hit by a massive scam and whose former CEO is in ED's custody?

What is Movius app?

Indian corporates are warning employees against using communication platforms, like WhatsApp. Some European banks have also asked their staff to install the Movius app for all official communications

India to overtake China as the most populous country. What does this mean?

India is set to overtake China as the world's most populous country sometime next year, according to a United Nations estimate. Should we be worried? What does this actually mean for the economy?

What is the current account deficit?

Japanese brokerage Nomura recently said that India's current account deficit could widen to 3.3% of GDP in FY23 from 1.2% in the previous fiscal. But what is current account deficit? Let's understand

What is behind reliance retail's expansion spree?

Reliance recently partnered with GAP to bring the luxury brand to India. Reliance has also brought home some 35 international brands. Let's explore the growth strategy of Reliance Retail.

What should you keep in mind while filing your income-tax return?

The last date for filing income tax of AY 2022 is drawing close. We explain a few things which you should keep in mind before filing the tax return.

How can startups manoeuvre the current funding slowdown?

With global uncertainties in the backdrop, leading funds and venture capitalists are delaying funding for several Indian startups. How are startups going to manoeuvre the slowdown? Let's find out.