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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?

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