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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?

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