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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?

What is driving consolidation at the Tata group?

The Tata group has 29 listed companies, over 60 unlisted and hundreds of subsidiaries across 10 verticals. Now, its chairman N Chandrasekaran wants consolidation to make the group efficient.

Is the IT industry facing an HR management challenge?

Wipro's Rishad Premji recently said that talent, not market growth, was the challenge tech services companies were staring at. What is the cause of these troubles? Is it an HR management challenge?

What brought down the Ranbaxy-Fortis promoters?

Ranbaxy promoters Malvinder and Shivinder Singh have been in the news for wrong reasons. The latest development is one more chapter in the story of their downfall. Here's a peek into their journey

Why are government and regulators uneasy about fintech's rise?

Rise of the fintech sector is posing a two-fold challenge before regulators and the govt: To turn India into a fintech superpower while ensuring consumer safety by firms. Our next report tells more

Is the end of the Covid-19 pandemic in sight for India?

WHO chief has finally said that the world has never been better placed to end the Covid-19. But, are we really seeing the end of the pandemic? Should we lower our guard and shelve the masks?

Is the govt going slow on privatisation?

Barring Air India, the govt has made little progress on the disinvestment front. But, why? This report offers a peek into the government's disinvestment drive and tells why it is in the slow lane?

Can Air India become the Maharaja of Indian skies again?

Air India has unveiled a five-year transformation plan that is expected to triple its domestic market share. So, can Air India become the 'Maharaja' of Indian skies again? Let us find out

Did Byju's bite off more than it could chew?

Education technology company Byju's FY21 revenues came in flat, and its losses have widened about 20 times. While it may survive this crisis, questions still remain around the future of the unicorn

What's stopping India Inc from turning on the investment tap?

Corporate tax has been slashed. PLI scheme is offered. Stock market is confident. Foreign investment is pouring in. But why are Indian businesses shying away from more investment? Let's find out