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Podcast: Will congestion at Indian airports end anytime soon?

do we have a long-term solution to make sure that airports don't descend into chaos like what we see at our railways stations. Listen to this podcast to know

Does sticky core inflation mean more rate hikes by RBI?

According to the RBI governor, persistent and sticky core inflation remains a cause for concern

What does Parliament's winter session mean for you?

The winter session of Parliament begins today, and will end on 29th Dec. What are the important Bills to be tabled in a span of next 17 days? How is the winter session likely to impact the citizens?

Can India become a global EV battery player?

Given the capital-intensive nature of the EV sector, Indian firms will have to grab a share of the global battery demand pie to turn a profit. Can Indian industry succeed in this ambitious venture?

What do industry trends say about consumption and the economy?

While TVs and luxury apparel flew off the shelves in cities, rural demand for FMCG products saw a negligible jump in October. What do these industries say about consumption in India and its economy?

What challenges could emerge from the Air India-Vistara merger?

India's second largest airline, Vistara, is being merged with Tata-owned Air India. Apart from the opportunities, what challenges will this merger pose for the airlines? Find out what the experts say

What does e-rupee mean for you?

India's digital rupee is making its retail debut today. Soon, people will use this digital currency for daily transactions. Find out how it's going to be different from digital wallets and UPI

Is Adani Group emerging as the next Tatas?

Gautam Adani is trying to significantly expand his conglomerate. But why is he pursuing such a strategy, when large diversified conglomerates continue to be seen as dinosaurs in the West?

Can India launch space firms like Skyroot into higher orbit?

India's first privately-developed rocket, Vikram-S, blasted off towards the sky this month. Find out how India's commercial space industry may become a tech powerhouse and taste commercial success

What's behind the fall in India's FDI inflows?

During the first half of this fiscal, foreign direct investment equity inflows fell by 14%. The total FDI also saw a contraction of 9%. What led to this fall and what could be its impact on economy?

What can India gain from the trade pact with Australia?

The Australian Parliament gave its assent to a free trade agreement with India, and amended the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement. Let's understand how it will benefit India's foreign trade

Old pension scheme: Is politics trumping economics?

The pension reform had the backing of both BJP and Congress. Now, the political parties are using it as a tool to gain power in certain states. While this may be good politics, is it good economics?

What do unique terms in the data protection bill mean?

The govt came out with a revised version of the Personal Data Protection Bill. While finer points of the Bill are being debated, let's examine the key terms used in it that should be known by us all

Is Elon Musk mismanaging Twitter?

Over 3,500 Twitter employees have been sacked from Twitter. It looks like the chaos introduced by Elon Musk is taking a toll on the company. Take a peek at what's happening in Twitter headquarters

Has India finally buried the Bofors ghost with export of big guns?

India is turning the corner in defence equipment manufacturing. PM Modi recently said India's defence exports have shot up eight times since 2014. So have we finally laid the ghost of Bofors to rest?

What is going wrong with Indian exports?

The impact of the global slowdown is beginning to be felt in India. The country's goods exports have contracted for the first time in two years. What went wrong with India's exports story?

Why is the RBI governor worried about deposit growth?

Gauging sustainability of the credit growth in banking sector and the slow growth in deposits will be on the agenda of RBI Governor's meeting today. Why has deposit growth become a cause for concern?

How are visa delays hurting both India and the US?

Waiting periods for US visas are expected to ease by mid-2023. That's cold comfort for Indians facing a waiting period of up to 900 days for appointments. What has been the impact of this long queue?

What does the G-20 presidency mean for India?

In a few days from now, India will take over the presidency of G20. The country, which is being seen as a 'bright spot in the dark horizon', will hold the chair for one year starting December 1

What's behind the optimism in India's banking sector?

Commercial banks have clocked a combined profit of almost Rs 60,000 cr in Q2FY23. It was a 59 per cent jump from the year-ago period. What are the reasons for this? Are there headwinds ahead?