Bhaswar Kumar
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Bhaswar Kumar
Bhaswar Kumar has over seven years of experience in journalism. He has written on India Inc, corporate governance, government policy, and economic data. Currently, he covers defence, security and geopolitics, focusing on defence procurement policies, defence and aerospace majors, and developments in India’s neighbourhood.
Bhaswar Kumar has over seven years of experience in journalism. He has written on India Inc, corporate governance, government policy, and economic data. Currently, he covers defence, security and geopolitics, focusing on defence procurement policies, defence and aerospace majors, and developments in India’s neighbourhood.
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Can US recession slam the brakes on Indian IT sector's dream run?
A recession in the US would have far-reaching consequences for the Indian economy -- especially for the IT sector. We examine how the Indian IT industry will be hit if the US goes through a recession
 "Can US recession slam the brakes on Indian IT sector's dream run?")
Can India have a four-day a week working model like the UK?
Following a pilot scheme, British citizens will work for just four days a week without a pay cut for the next six months. Wondering if we in India too can follow the Britons? Let's find the answer
 "Can India have a four-day a week working model like the UK?")
Why India's 5G rollout could be in jeopardy?
Govt wants to roll out 5G services this year. But an industry body says it will have no business case if operators' concern on private captive networks is not addressed. Will it affect the rollout?
 "Why India's 5G rollout could be in jeopardy?")
RBI MPC: What should borrowers & depositors do amid rising interest rates?
The RBI on Wednesday again nudged up the repo rate by 50 basis points. The move will push up borrowing costs, from home to auto loans. What should depositors and borrowers do in this scenario?
 "RBI MPC: What should borrowers & depositors do amid rising interest rates?")
Why are the big boys of India Inc acquiring drone start-ups?
After the government's push, the big boys of India Inc are racing for a pie of the emerging drone industry. But why's this race? What does India's drone ecosystem have to do with it? Let us find out
 "Why are the big boys of India Inc acquiring drone start-ups?")
IT rules draft to be back with revisions: Impact on social media explained
A year after releasing IT Rules 2021, the govt proposed a clutch of changes in it. While we await the revised version, find out what the original draft proposed and its impact on social media giants
 "IT rules draft to be back with revisions: Impact on social media explained")
After 4.1% GDP growth in Q4, what next for the Indian economy?
The Indian economy grew by 4.1% in March quarter. While the overall growth for FY21-22 was 8.7%, against the contraction of 6.6% in FY21. What do these numbers say about the economy?
 "After 4.1% GDP growth in Q4, what next for the Indian economy?")
After 4.1% GDP growth in Q4, what next for the Indian economy?
The Indian economy grew by 4.1% in March quarter. While the overall growth for FY21-22 was 8.7%, against the contraction of 6.6% in FY21. What do these numbers say about the economy?
What is masked Aadhaar? Can it prevent misuse?
Soon after issuing notification to use masked Aadhaar for identification, instead of sharing photocopies, Unique Identification Authority of India withdrew it. But what exactly is masked Aadhaar?
 "What is masked Aadhaar? Can it prevent misuse?")
Why India's curbs on Chinese investment may spell bad news for its plans?
The govt has been pursuing its PLI scheme to boost manufacturing and grow exports. But it involves a lot of competition from smaller nations like Vietnam and Malaysia. What are the challenges?
 "Why India's curbs on Chinese investment may spell bad news for its plans?")
What are key takeaways from WEF meet? What made India stood out this year?
The World Economic Forum ended with a call for unity and a win-win world. But is the world order shaping up like that? Here are the highlights of the event in which India emerged as a bright spot.
 "What are key takeaways from WEF meet? What made India stood out this year?")
How close is the govt to its divestment target for FY23?
After missing disinvestment target for three years, will the govt be able to nail it this financial year? How are things progressing for the Centre's divestment and privatisation plans? Let's find out
 "How close is the govt to its divestment target for FY23?")
What can India Inc do to combat ransomware threat?
Flight operations of SpiceJet were hit after a ransomware attack recently. At least seven out of 10 Indian companies suffered from such attack last year. What can India Inc do to combat this threat?
 "What can India Inc do to combat ransomware threat?")
Why must India tread cautiously as it joins IPEF?
This week India joined the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. While the final contours of India's participation are yet to emerge, there could be areas of friction too. India tread with caution
 "Why must India tread cautiously as it joins IPEF?")
What challenges India may face at Davos?
Global investors will be keenly assessing what the Indian delegation has to say at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting. What will be India's strategy and what challenges it could face?
 "What challenges India may face at Davos?")
Dornier 228: India's first indigenous commercial flight
The indigenously built Dornier 228 aircraft was, for the first time, used to carry passengers in Assam's Dibrugarh last month. Take a peek into the aircraft built by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
 "Dornier 228: India's first indigenous commercial flight")
Why is the Indian market a hard nut to crack for foreign retailers?
Metro AG decided to exit India after 19 years. Is Indian market a hard nut to crack for international retail giants? Or India's business model is tilted in favour of local firms? Let us understand
 "Why is the Indian market a hard nut to crack for foreign retailers?")
What is fast fashion and is it a cause for concern?
Did you know that the global textile industry emits more greenhouse gas than those from shipping and international air travel combined? The emergence of fast fashion has played a big role in it
 "What is fast fashion and is it a cause for concern?")
How is Ukraine crisis taking away the shine of Surat's diamond industry?
The supply of rough diamonds in Gujarat's Surat has almost come to a halt after US sanctions on Alrosa -- the biggest diamond miner in Russia, leaving diamond cutting and polishing units high and dry
 "How is Ukraine crisis taking away the shine of Surat's diamond industry?")
What is delimitation?
India on Thursday slammed a resolution passed by Pakistan's Parliament on the delimitation exercise in Jammu & Kashmir. Know more about delimitation and why it has come under criticism in the valley
 "What is delimitation?")
