Barkha Mathur

Healthcare becomes private credit's No 2 sector with 13% share H1 2026: EY

India's private credit market saw 102 deals worth $3.5 billion in H1 2026, with domestic funds leading the market and healthcare moving into second place, finds report

Explained: Why Nepal is so vulnerable to nature's destructive forces

Nepal flash floods: From earthquakes and landslides to flash floods and glacial hazards, Nepal's geography and a warming climate are creating a growing challenge for people and infrastructure

How NCLT approved Subhash Chandra's ₹6.5 cr payout against ₹22,006 cr claims

Subhash Chandra's repayment plan was backed by creditors holding 80.81 per cent of voting value, despite objections from several banks and institutional lenders

'We made a chip and it is fast': OpenAI's Jalapeno shows big gains in speed

OpenAI says its first custom inference chip can deliver more AI work per watt while reducing response times, as it moves towards deploying its own silicon alongside Nvidia and other accelerators

Beyond assembly: Can ECMS build India's missing electronics supplier base?

The next phase of India's manufacturing push is moving beyond assembly to components, materials and equipment. Can policy support create a globally competitive ecosystem?

FMCG's new growth playbook: From shelf space to digital-first discovery

As consumers move between social media, quick commerce, marketplaces and stores, FMCG brands are rethinking how they build awareness, drive purchases and retain customers

The GLP-1 diet: How weight-loss drugs are changing packaged food business

Weight-loss drugs are changing what consumers buy, putting protein, fibre, smaller portions and nutrient density at the centre of the next packaged-food opportunity

H1N1 flu alert in Delhi: Should you wear masks? What the guidelines say

As H1N1 cases rise in Delhi, the health department has advised masks in crowded places, frequent handwashing and avoiding close contact with sick people

Goldy Brar claims responsibility for Nijjar's killing: All you need to know

Gangster Goldy Brar has allegedly taken credit for the killing of NIA-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in an audio message that has surfaced on social media

Seasonal flu shot can also protect against H1N1, the virus behind swine flu

An annual flu vaccine includes an H1N1 component and can help lower the risk of illness, hospitalisation and severe complications linked to seasonal influenza

Microdrama boom: Why studios are betting despite shaky platform economics

India's microdrama audience is growing rapidly, but monetisation remains a work in progress

Moderna, Merck cancer vaccine scores big win in late-stage melanoma trial

Moderna and Merck's personalised mRNA vaccine met key goals in a Phase 3 melanoma trial, reducing recurrence and spread and raising hopes for a new generation of cancer vaccines worldwide

Starlink knocks on India's door again for Gen 2 satellite network

Starlink is seeking a fresh regulatory nod for its next-generation satellite network as India works on rules for direct-to-device services that could bring satellite connectivity to phones

Trump declares 'Economic D-Day' on Iran, warns those helping Tehran will pay

The US president has threatened severe economic consequences for countries whose banks, businesses, airports or state entities provide financial or commercial lifelines to Iran

India to enter blue bond market: What are they and who is issuing them?

India's first blue bonds are nearing the market, with Sagarmala Finance and Vadodara seeking funds for maritime and water infrastructure, while testing investor appetite for a new asset class

From cars to cash, CM Vijay announces bonanza for 234 Tamil Nadu MLAs

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay announced government cars for all 234 MLAs, with ₹75,000 a month for a driver, fuel and maintenance, and another ₹25,000 for an office assistant

Can existing retail stores challenge dark stores in quick-commerce race?

As quick commerce expands into smaller cities, existing retail stores can lower fixed costs, but their edge depends on order density, basket economics and fulfilment efficiency

Jharkhand cancels exams after protests, Mahto ends 16-day fast: What's next

After weeks of protests over alleged recruitment exam irregularities, Jharkhand cancels the JSSC-CGL and TDPL tests, while Mahto ends his 16-day fast; the fight now moves to reforms

Govt proposes 5-yr age extension for EV, CNG, hydrogen commercial vehicles

MoRTH has proposed a 5-year extension in age limit for battery, hydrogen and natural gas-powered commercial vehicles, along with digital permits, longer authorisations, simpler registration processes

UPI MDR debate: Why ₹2,000 is in focus and what it means for users

The government has not notified ₹2,000 as an MDR threshold, but the existing incentive framework and transaction data explain why the number dominates the debate