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India Inc struggles to get employees back to office

Scores of employees at WhiteHat Jr have recently quit after being told to join office. This has brought the focus back on India Inc's return-to-office plans and implementation challenges it is facing

What is range anxiety and how does it affect EV buyers?

Most consumers who want to buy electric passenger vehicles have one thing to ask: How long will the battery last in one charging? This has also given rise to range anxiety. Let us know more about it

Will India's policies help it win the EV race?

Ford scrapped its EV plans in India. Tesla is also exploring options in Indonesia after haggling with India over duties and tariffs. Let's find out if India's EV policies require some tweaking

What is sedition law?

A debate to scrap the British-era sedition law is raging in the corridors of the Supreme Court of India. But what is the sedition law? Why do experts believe that it has been misused since inception?

What is USFDA's Form 483?

The US carries out regular inspections at offshore drug making units to ensure quality compliance. In a recent check, the US FDA has issued Form 483 to Sun Pharma Halol unit. Let's demystify Form 483

Decks cleared for 5G auction but will you enjoy the benefits anytime soon?

The govt is planning to roll out 5G for sometime now. But the telecom operators look upset, as some of their demands have not been fulfilled -- suggesting a lukewarm response of the upcoming auction

Is India's exports growth momentum sustainable?

Exports breached the $400-billion mark in FY22. But the commerce ministry has not projected any fresh exports target for FY23. Is it due to the uncertainty surrounding world trade? Let's find out

What should investors look out for in Q4 FY22 corporate earnings?

What do the Q4FY22 results so far have to say about the state of play in India Inc? Going ahead, what can investors expect in terms of corporate earnings growth of mid-cap and small-cap stocks?

Impact of RBI's repo rate hike on borrowers, investors and the economy

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said that the Monetary Policy Committee has voted to increase repo rate by 40 basis points, to 4.40%. What will be its impact on the economy? Let's find out

How will being invited to G7 summit impact India's foreign policy?

G7 leaders want to 'woo New Delhi away from Russia'. To this end, the German Chancellor has invited PM Modi to the G7 leaders' summit next month. What's going to be the outcome of this attempt

How sustainable are Indian unicorns' business models?

India has the highest number of unicorns after the US and China. Let's examine if they are creating a sustainable business model, and if their valuations are on par with their fundamentals

Elon Musk wants to get rid of Twitter spam bots. What are they?

Elon Musk is set to take charge of Twitter headquarters at San Francisco. One of the things that irked him on the social media platform is spam bots, which he promised to stamp out. Let us know more

Can open networks for digital commerce take on Amazon & Walmart?

The govt-backed open network for digital commerce (ONDC) was launched last week in select cities. Will it emerge as a challenger to the ecommerce giants? Will it benefit small sellers and the public?

What is credit score & why is it important?

A good credit score can help you tide over financial challenges. When you take a loan or a credit card, the lender checks your credit score to know your credit history. Find out what's credit score

What would Netflix's new model mean for the Indian OTT ecosystem?

Netflix's customer base shrunk by 2,00,000 during the January-March quarter, and likely to lose 2 mn more in the current quarter. It is now mulling a low-cost subscription, supported by advertising.

'Authenticate all real humans': Will Elon Musk end anonymity on Twitter?

Elon Musk is possibly the next Twitter chief. He calls Twitter a digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity are debated. Find out how he may shape this influential platform.

Will South Indian cinema continue giving Bollywood a run for its money?

In the past six months, Southern cinemas such as Pushpa, RRR and KGF2 have shattered box office records. Is this a flash in the pan or a longer term trend? Let us find out in our next report

Will India become a global hub for traditional healing after AYUSH push?

PM Narendra Modi recently announced a set of measures to boost traditional medicines. The govt is now introducing a special AYUSH visa category along with a marking system to authenticate quality

Why Russia stares at first foreign default in a century?

Russia's war is now taking a turn for the worse. A host of sanctions has pushed it to the cusp of Russia's first default on foreign debt since the Bolshevik Revolution over a century ago. Find out mor

Covid booster shots won't be mandatory for all, says K Srinath Reddy

As cases of Covid-19 are rising in India, Business Standard's Bhaswar Kumar spoke to K Srinath Reddy, president of Public Health Foundation of India, about how the fourth wave is likely to play out