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Qualcomm to raise chip prices, adding pressure on smartphone costs

Qualcomm has informed customers that it will raise chip prices by a double-digit percentage from September 1, citing higher supplier costs, a move that could make smartphones and other devices more ex

Running out of LPG? IndianOil will now deliver within 4 hours; check cities

IndianOil has introduced Indane XTRALITE NOW, a lightweight 10 kg composite LPG cylinder with home delivery within four hours of booking. The service has started in four cities

AI infra boom to push global IT spend by 14.2% to $6.4 trn in 2026: Gartner

Worldwide IT spending is expected to climb 14.2% to $6.37 trillion in 2026 as enterprises and hyperscalers invest heavily in AI infrastructure, cloud platforms and next-generation data centres

From Gaokao to SAT: What India can learn from global examination systems

As the Nandan Nilekani-led task force reviews India's examination system, a look at how countries like China, US, Australia, Germany and Brazil balance security, fairness, access to higher education

From scarcity to scale: How the 1991 reforms transformed India's economy

Thirty-five years after the landmark reforms of 1991, the numbers show how India's economy, businesses and households have changed - and why the next phase of reforms will matter just as much

India's hospital chains grow bigger even as expansion squeezes margins: EY

Rising occupancies, more complex treatments and steady patient volumes are driving growth across hospitals and diagnostics. The next challenge is managing costs while adding thousands of new beds

From Nav Nirman to Neet: Protests that changed India's politics and policy

As students demand reforms to India's examination system, a look back at 11 protest movements that transformed public policy, electoral politics and the country's democratic discourse

How prolonged heat, erratic rains are making eggs and chicken costlier

A prolonged heatwave, delayed monsoon, expensive poultry feed have squeezed production across farms, pushing egg and chicken prices higher, raising concerns over how long the supply crunch could last

Trump's generic drug tariff clock starts ticking for Indian pharma cos

Donald Trump's proposal to impose tariffs of up to 200% on imported generic medicines gives Indian drugmakers 2 years to rethink manufacturing, exports and investments

What are non-convertible debentures and why do companies use them?

From fixed interest payments to repayment at maturity, here's a simple guide to non-convertible debentures and why companies rely on them to finance growth without diluting ownership

The business of education: Why PE is lining up for India's premium schools

Recent deals in India's K-12 sector signal a shift in investor focus from edtech to organised school chains, where recurring revenues and consolidation opportunities are driving interest

Why gourmet groceries have become quick commerce's next growth engine

After competing on delivery speed, quick commerce companies are betting on gourmet foods, imported products and premium brands to increase average order values and improve profitability

Beyond generics: $731 mn PE funding fuels India's pharma innovation push

India's pharmaceutical sector is beginning to shift from manufacturing generics to developing novel medicines, backed by rising private investment, stronger research and policy support

As AI becomes a gatekeeper, can India Inc influence what it recommends?

As consumers increasingly ask AI assistants what to buy instead of searching Google, India Inc faces a new challenge

Commercial papers explained: How companies raise short-term funds

Companies raised a record ₹5.37 trillion through commercial papers in the first quarter of FY27. Here's what they are, who issues them and why their use is rising

Vegetables, pulses, cereals: How a weak monsoon could hit your food bill

Rain can send vegetable prices soaring within days, while the impact on pulses and cereals may take months to emerge. Milk, edible oils and sugar follow very different inflation paths

India Inc revenue growth at 2-year high of 11-11.5%, margins fall: Crisil

Corporate revenue is estimated to have grown 11-11.5 per cent in the June quarter as companies raised prices, but higher fuel and freight costs squeezed margins

Beyond the kurta: Why ethnic-wear brands are chasing the western wardrobe

For decades, Fabindia's identity has been closely tied to kurtas, handwoven fabrics, Indian craft. With Fabels, it is asking whether that identity can travel into a very different part of the wardrobe

Why Flipkart is giving up commission to win more of India's fashion sellers

By removing commission across all fashion price points, Flipkart is betting that better seller economics will bring more brands, products, and shoppers to its platform

Why quick commerce has become a battle no retailer can afford to lose

Quick commerce has moved beyond emergency groceries, forcing Amazon and other retailers to fight to become the first app consumers open whenever they need to buy something