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The nomadic life of a PSU banker

Here's a peek into the life of a public sector banker who did well professionally, but paid a price for it

South Korean giant Daewoo's TV pricing strategy to focus on value

5% higher than Chinese, but 8-10% lower than Korean competitors

Blacksoil targets Rs 500 crore final close for second credit fund

The firm has already secured Rs 300 crore and aims to achieve the full target within the next 6 to 9 months, according to Ankur Bansal, Managing Director (MD) of BlackSoil

After QSR, Bhartias and Jaipurias to battle it out in soft drink space

The Bhartias and the Jaipurias are already competing in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) space as both have known global brands in their portfolios

Ploughing through ad turf: TAFE, AGCO turn advertising soil for Massey

Tractor rivals resort to media campaigns to stamp their claim on the iconic brand

Centre grants one year extension for select IT hardware import system

Govt to monitor local manufacturing under PLI before imposing any import curbs

Varun Beverages' growth strategy could prove beneficial for investors

The VBL board approved the acquisition of SBC Tanzania for Rs 1,304 crore and SBC Beverages Ghana for Rs 127 crore

Stable govt, GDP growth to help India get FPIs: Barclays' Prez Dainton

India has a demographic advantage and substantial growth and a political system that is relatively calm and consistent, Stephen Dainton, President of Barclays Bank PLC said

Policy path forward: Balancing inflation control and growth revival

Despite the growth slowdown, a rate cut-cycle is unlikely to start anytime soon

Chris van Tulleken's book reveals the perils of ultra-processed foods

Some books change the way we think. Others change the way we live. Ultra-Processed People is one such book

Green Revolution's unintended fallout: Deepening of India's farming crisis

The programme spared India from famine and the humiliation of its ship-to-mouth existence from Public Law or PL480 wheat shipments from the US

Lingering debt danger: External debt levels dangerously high globally

The IDR focuses specifically on external debt and classifies countries by income level

What extending T+0 settlement to 500 stocks may mean for market liquidity

According to the Sebi circular, the T+0 cycle will be available on an optional basis for the top 500 companies by market capitalisation from January 31, 2025

How Mercedes-Benz retains its crown in India's luxury car segment

For the first time in history, the luxury car market is poised to cross the sales mark of 50,000 units in 2024, with Mercedes-Benz leading the way

There's so much content that people have content indigestion: Prasoon Joshi

In November this year, Joshi forayed into theatre, with Rajadhiraaj: Love. Life. Leela, a musical depicting the journey of Shri Krishna

Best of BS Opinion: India's diplomacy, RBI leadership, and the universe

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Best of BS Opinion: The many melodies of markets, policies, and progress

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Banks compliant with Trai's new regulations on message traceability

According to senior public sector bank executives, all the mobile phone numbers are white-labelled for call centres, and compliances are in place as far as large commercial banks are concerned

As startups expand spacetech innovations for data, funds remain a concern

Spacetech startups are leveraging small satellites, cost-effective launch solutions, and the use of AI to introduce affordable technology that has a wide range of applications

Startup reimagines bank lockers with high-tech vaults in gated communities

Aurm, a Bengaluru-based firm brings technology equipped lockers to gated societies, offering 24/7 access, military-grade security, and even insurance coverage