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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?

That sinking feeling: Why urban India gets flooded every monsoon

As the monsoon is in full swing, every spell of rain is bringing Indian metros to a standstill. But, why does a good spell of rain bring misery to urban areas rather than joy? Let us find out

The curious case of copycat brand names in India

Leading brands have upped the ante when it comes to protecting their trademarks. What's driving the problem of copycat brand names in India? How does India fare in protecting trademark rights?

What is digital piracy?

Pirated music and video content cost the US and leading economies of the world billions each year, according to DataProt. What all include digital piracy? Let's take a peek into its dark world.

When will the employee unrest in Indian aviation end?

Salaries have become a thorny issue in the Indian aviation sector. Employees remain dissatisfied as the wait for normalisation of wages continues to be uncertain. What is the reason for this delay?

India to overtake China as the most populous country. What does this mean?

India is set to overtake China as the world's most populous country sometime next year, according to a United Nations estimate. Should we be worried? What does this actually mean for the economy?

From IIP to inflation: Here's a status check on the Indian economy

A significant jump in IIP growth indicates economic recovery. Also, is the recovery sustainable given the raging inflation and adverse global geopolitical conditions?

What does Adani's 5G spectrum bid mean for the likes of Jio and Airtel?

Gautam Adani is foraying into the telecom sector. His group will take part in the 5G auction to set up private network solutions. How will the Group's decision impact players like Jio and Airtel?

Economist Pronab Sen's prescription for the uncertain state of economy

The forex reserve has shrunk and the country might be staring at a twin deficit. To get a better understanding, Business Standard's Bhaswar Kumar spoke to economist Pronab Sen. Let us listen in

What are forex reserves and why are they important?

RBI's recent measures to shore up rupee were a 'knee-jerk' reaction, said analysts. They said the country is sitting on a high forex reserve. But ever wondered what a forex reserve is? Let's find out

Why is there a growing unease between the govt and Big Tech in India?

India is seeing yet another showdown between Twitter and regulators. The microblogging site has challenged the government's directives asking it to take down certain posts. Why is this growing unease?

Are changes in laws putting business interests ahead of the environment?

The govt proposed to dilute the penal provisions in laws governing environmental protection, air and water pollution. Will it sacrifice environmental protection at the altar of business interests?

India Inc's skill scarcity could impact the IT & services sector?

The services sector contributes to more than 50% of the country's GDP. Could the skill shortage in the sector run up against recovery in these sectors? Let's delve into the details.

Is keeping it in the family a good idea for India Inc?

Like Reliance, reins of TVS, Godrej and Emami are passing on to the next gen, unlike the west where ownership and management are separated. Why Indian firms are not keeping the two roles separate?

What are the key takeaways from the 47th GST Council meeting?

The 47th GST Council meeting took a host of decisions that will affect everyone. This report tells about the key outcomes of the meeting and its likely impact on the stakeholders