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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

How can India replicate the success of Tiruppur in 75 other places?

The small town of Tiruppur contributes about 90% of knit-wear exports from India. Govt now plans to create 75 textile hubs across India like Tiruppur. Find out the significance of this textile hub

Why was Cannes Ad fest 2022 Indian advertising industry's '1983 moment'?

Cricketer Kris Srikkanth had said winning the 1983 world cup was 'independence day for cricket in India'. Indian advertising also had its '1983 moment' at the Cannes Ad fest 2022. How was it achieved?

What is the shape of India's economic recovery?

Sales of two-wheelers have nosedived. FMCG is struggling due to weak demand. But the aviation sector is seeing a jump in traffic. Take a dive into the key sectors to find out how the economy is revivi

How the economic crisis in Sri Lanka is affecting Indian businesses?

Sri Lanka's economy is in a free fall. But some spillover of the Lanka crisis is hurting Indian businesses too, like the auto sector. We try to gauge the overall effect of the crisis on India

Can an IT sector employee be classified as a workman?

A labour court in Chennai recently asked TCS to reinstate a former employee and clear all his past dues. This could become a reference for performance-related unlawful terminations in the IT industry

Where is India's economy headed after FinMin's twin deficit warning?

The FinMin on Monday struck a note of caution about the re-emergence of the twin deficit problem. Where is the Indian economy headed? Is there trouble ahead? Find out what an RBI paper warns about

How have ex-servicemen fared in finding government jobs so far?

The govt has defended Agnipath' saying ex-soldiers will get govt jobs. A Business Standard analysis suggests only 2.4% of ex-servicemen landed a govt job were unable to recruit against reserved quota

Was WTO meet a success for India?

Union minister of commerce and industry Piyush Goyal called the WTO meeting a "spectacular success" for India. But experts insist that it was a mixed bag. So what exactly happened in Geneva this time?

How 15% hike in airfares will impact air travel, tourism and hospitality

At a time when airports are seeing a jump in the traffic, the soaring fuel prices are threatening to skid the airline business off the runway. Find out how hike in airfares could impact travel sector

How will 5G auction effect telcos and industry 4.0?

The govt has given its nod to the rollout of 5G services in India by conducting spectrum auction from July 26. How will all this impact the rollout of 5G, telcos and industry 4.0? We have the answer

How will Agnipath affect the army's modernisation drive?

Govt will recruit 45,000 soldiers every year under 'Agnipath' scheme. Of them, 25% will be retained after 4 years of service. But the scheme is also drawing criticism. Here's both sides of the story

How will Agnipath affect the army's modernisation drive?

Govt will recruit 45,000 soldiers every year under 'Agnipath' scheme. Of them, 25% will be retained after 4 years of service. But the scheme is also drawing criticism. Here's both sides of the story

Why's govt asking food delivery apps to ramp up complaint redressal system?

The govt has asked food business operators like Zomato and Swiggy to submit a proposal on improving their consumer grievance redress mechanism and breakups of all the charges. Let's find out more

Will PM Modi's 'one million job' drive help ease the employment crisis?

PM Modi announced to recruit 10 lakh people in Central govt in the next 18 months. The govt also announced a radical recruitment plan for armed forces. Will these solve India's unemployment problem?

Why is the race for IPL media rights still intense?

The fight to clinch the media rights of IPL for the next five years was intense. Why has the race become so intense despite a dip in IPL viewership? And what do the winners stand to gain?