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Can India build passenger planes like Boeing and Airbus?

PM Modi recently said India will soon manufacture large passenger aircrafts. The country's aerospace industry is set for a paradigm shift. Will the dream of a made-in-India passenger plane take off?

What does the EWS quota verdict mean for India?

The Supreme Court upheld the 103th amendment to the Constitution, which paved the way for 10% reservation for people of economically weaker sections. What will be the likely impact of this judgment?

Delhi pollution: Why can't Punjab put out stubble fires if Haryana can?

Delhi's air quality index reached hazardous levels. Punjab's share in farm fires is maximum this time. So why has the govt failed in reining in the stubble burning in the state? Here's our report

India and COP27: How does the new climate report affect them?

A UN report, which came out days ahead of COP27 meet, has warned that India's plans to cut emission are not enough to avoid global warming. What will be its agenda at the COP27 meeting?

Why does Google find itself in CCI's crosshairs?

CCI has fined Google Rs 936 cr for imposing its payments methods on app developers. It also fined Google Rs 1,338 cr for abusing its mobile device ecosystem. What does this mean for the stakeholders?

Does CCI have the power to make Google pay the penalty?

After Europe, the Indian antitrust regulator has slapped a penalty of Rs 1,338 cr on Google for leveraging its dominant position and breaking competition rules. Can the CCI make Google mend its ways?

How atmanirbhar is India when it comes to defence?

India is showcasing its metal at the ongoing Defence Expo in Gandhinagar. While this is heartening, exactly how self-sufficient have we become in our defence production? Let us find out

How unregulated is the helicopter tourism industry?

Three months after a chopper went down into Arabian Sea leaving four dead, another chopper crashed into the Uttarakhand hills killing seven on-board. Are civil helicopters being regulated efficiently?

Is the worst of inflation behind us?

RBI says that the inflation might have hit the peak and it could start to lose steam from now. Some say the RBI should breathe easy, while others say it shouldn't. Is the worst of inflation behind us

Will India become a net importer of wheat?

Wheat stocks with the FCI stand at a six-year low now, slightly above the minimum prescribed buffer. Will India turn into a net wheat importer now, just months after promising to feed the world?

Why are Indian start-ups facing such a severe funding winter?

Venture funding data indicates that Indian start-ups are in the middle of a harsh funding winter. While the global situation is not good, the slowdown is more pronounced in India. Let us find out why

Why you may have to wait longer for the 5G experience

Airtel and Reliance Jio launched 5G services in select cities. The rollout has not been as fast as expected, and most users can't experience the service yet. Find out the reasons behind the delay

Has festival cheer brought India's consumption story back on track?

The festive season is here. So, what do the sales data and other indicators of the season suggest about consumption, which has suffered due to persistently high inflation? Let's find out

Why are India's super wealthy looking abroad for family offices?

RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani is setting up a family office. It's a trend among wealthy Indian families who set up such entities, often overseas. Find out why the India's super wealthy are looking abroad

How will OPEC production cuts affect India?

The decision by OPEC+ to impose larger-than-expected output cuts in a bid to spur a recovery in crude prices could become a cause for concern for India. Let's delve into its possible impact on India

Why is India Inc protectionist?

As a response to a falling rupee and rising current account deficit, the govt is mulling tariff hikes on non-essential imports. But, does India Inc also favours protectionism? Let's find out

Why are global CEOs bullish about India?

India continues to remain as a bright spot on the world economic map. That's the sentiment echoed by prominent global CEOs recently. Find out the reasons driving the bullish sentiment

Is India's external account becoming vulnerable?

Rising global commodity prices have widened India's current account deficit to 2.8% of GDP in Q1. But RBI Governor says, forex reserves compared favourably with most peer economies. Here's more

Why is it not a good time to buy a car?

Indian auto sector has shrugged off the pandemic blues with fancy models, especially SUVs. But if you are planning to book your car during this festive season, think again. This report tells why

Can Reliance repeat its brick-and-mortar success in e-commerce?

Reliance JioMart is trying to catch up with Amazon and Walmart. This festival season, it started a digital push for all shopping needs. Can Reliance repeat its brick-and-mortar success in e-commerce?