Barkha Mathur

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

Govt reopens narrow FDI door to China-linked funds: How it impacts startups

The revised Press Note 3 framework may speed up startup deals by allowing limited China-linked exposure through the automatic FDI route, while keeping direct Chinese investment under approval

Amazon opens its supply chain to all: Can Indian logistics firms keep up?

Amazon has opened its logistics network to all businesses, intensifying competition for global and Indian delivery firms and raising questions on pricing, margins, and scale

Hung verdict in Tamil Nadu: Where can Vijay get support to form govt?

Vijay's TVK has emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats in Tamil Nadu, but falling short of the majority mark. The focus now shifts to alliances and post-poll negotiations

How Vijay managed to pull off in Tamil Nadu what Kamal, Rajini couldn't

While the TVK may fall short of the magic figure and would need outside support to form the next govt in Tamil Nadu, 'Thalapathy' Vijay is well on course to be the next CM

Tamil Nadu Assembly election results 2026: Check full list of winners

Counting of votes for Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies began at 8 am on Monday; it was a decisive victory for Vijay's TVK as it emerged as the largest party

Tamil Nadu Assembly results: TVK emerges largest as Stalin concedes defeat

Tamil Nadu Assembly election results 2026: 'We bow to and accept the verdict of the people,' says CM MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu election results 2026: How top candidates are performing

Tamil Nadu election results 2026: As counting progresses across 234 seats, all eyes are on MK Stalin, Vijay, Udhayanidhi Stalin, and Edappadi K Palaniswami

Puducherry Assembly election results 2026: Check full list of winners

Rangasamy won both the seats he contested on and is set to become CM for a record fifth time