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Are hybrid cars a better solution for India than EVs?

Electric vehicles are way more expensive than the traditional combustion engine vehicles. As India tries to meet clean-mobility goals, are low-cost hybrids the solution that Indian car market needs?

Will India become a global player in semiconductor chips?

A Taiwanese fab company is in India to explore manufacturing possibilities. PM Modi also called for making India a 'chip maker from a chip taker'. Can the govt's push turn India into a chip maker?

Is India becoming more self-reliant in defence?

India's first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, will be commissioned into the Indian Navy this month. We ask if after 75 years of independence, are we close to becoming self-reliant in defence

Freebies to doctors: Why has the ethical code not been enforced?

Activists have been alleging nexus between pharma companies and doctors, which was echoed in the Apex Court recently. Why's Uniform Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices not legally binding yet?

How will 'one charger for all' affect you and device makers?

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs is evaluating the possibility of a common charger for most mobile devices. Let's find out how consumers and device-makers will be affected if the policy is implemented

India joins global peers in keeping China out of 5G network

The US has been pressing its allies to ban Chinese equipments from their mobile networks. Indian telcos have also joined them. Why are they building a China-free wireless infra?

What is ISRO's new SSLV and why is it important?

This month, a small glitch derailed an ISRO plan to place light-weight satellites into orbit. For the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle it was the first assignment and there is a lot in store for it

As banks woo them, are depositors looking at good days ahead?

Banks are rushing to woo depositors with attractive rates. These deposit rates may soar further if repo rate rise to 5.75 - 6% by the end of this calendar year. So, what is in the store for investors?

What is Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022?

The govt wants to usher in 'much-needed reforms' in the power distribution sector with the Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022. But the Bill met with stiff resistance. Here's both sides of the debate

How will the removal of caps on airfare affect ticket prices?

The government announced to lift the cap on airfares after over two years. Does it mean that we will have to shell out more for flight tickets? Will it lead to a price war? Let's find out

How can we solve India Inc's high CEO pay problem?

There is a yawning chasm between CXO salaries and those of the other employees. Companies are expected to maintain a reasonable CEO-to-worker pay ratio. But are they doing it? Let us find out

Will banning cheap Chinese phones make India a handset-making hub?

The govt is planning to revive the domestic mobile device industry, by reserving the sub-Rs 10,000 phone category for domestic players only. So what will be the impact of such a move? Let us find out

How RBI repo rate hike may impact you

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee has hiked the repo rate by 50 basis point -- taking it above the pre-pandemic level. So how will it impact home loan borrowers, and investors?

Indian start-ups' road to profitability

Indian startups are shedding the extra flab put on during the days of easy money. Layoffs and cost restructuring are the only way out for them now. They are shifting from growth to profitability now

Is the telecom sector staring at disruption after 5G auction?

The 5G auctions added Rs 1.5 trillion to the govt exchequer. As the dust is settles, let us explore how each player is placed, and will the 5G rollout be a watershed moment for the telecom sector

What is Google Street View?

Now you can take tours of the country's streets and alley, virtually. Google Street View was relaunched in India recently, about six years after being banned from the country. Here's more about it

Who is Neha Narkhede?

Pune girl Neha Narkhede (38) has joined the ranks of India's wealthiest women. Narkhede is ranked eighth on the Leading Wealthy Women 2021 list compiled by research firm Hurun. Find out more about her

Is the 5G auction a turning point for India?

The country's largest telecom services provider and other operators are set to lock horns in the auction for 5G spectrum. Will this be an aggressive battle? Will this be a turning point for India?

What is the China-plus-one strategy?

India must reorient its trade policy to take advantage of the increasingly popular China-plus-one strategy. Find out why India is struggling to register itself as a favourite investment destination?

Do you feel you were overcharged? Why are service prices not transparent?

Usually there is a marked difference between the charges promised and what we pay at the end of a service, whether at a restaurant or booking an air ticket. How can we ensure price transparency?