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Differential exposure: How climate change hits the poor the hardest

Among Indian firms, the paper finds smaller non-agricultural firms are more exposed to flooding and heat than larger firms

Labour unions in India: Adapting to new challenges amid global changes

India's labour unions are at a crossroads in the age of IT and gig work. They are adapting to new-age sectors' demands but penetration has been limited

Tribal identity takes poll position as both, JMM and BJP trying to woo them

Soren government's nod to form a panel to study plight of tribals of Jharkhand staying in Assam and other states has sparked debates, even as both JMM and BJP claim to protect tribal rights

GST system overhaul needed as compensation cess repayment nears 2026

The tax came into being in 2017 with a promise to compensate state governments for revenue losses during the first five years

GST collection falls, exports drop: Is India's economic growth slowing?

The index of industrial production (IIP), which tracks the output of eight core industries, such as coal, oil, and electricity, was negative in August for the first time in three years

How land policy shapes economic outcomes in China, US, UK, and India

How to improve land and capture its value is central to growth and development policy even in the 21st century

Critics frown at freebies by Mahayuti but states' finances remain robust

Mahayuti govt faces scrutiny as schemes like Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana strain fiscal resources amid rising unemployment and prices of food items

Proposal to reshape India's money-changing industry hits a roadblock

Central bank called for industry to have forex correspondents but there has been no progress

India-Canada diplomatic row unlikely to affect businesses or students much

India and Canada have shared democratic values. The broader geopolitical considerations require India and Canada to co-operate and deepen their engagement

Toxic work culture and overwork: Why employee grievance redressal matters

Laws like the Shops and Establishment Act should be emphasised in employee induction programmes. Companies must also provide accessible grievance redress mechanisms

Festival offers on home loans: Avoid teaser rates that reset after months

Compare offers from various lenders on criteria like interest rates, processing charges, tenure, discounts, repayment flexibility

'UBS underweight in Indian equities vs other EMs': Sunil Tirumalai

Within EMs, UBS prefers markets that have attractive fundamentals and valuations, says Sunil

On the shoulders of giants: India's wobble, US will, China's reawakening

India faces fork in the road as outflows overshadow growth

5th month adrift: Mkt currents pull ADR below 1, charting course of unease

Fifth month adrift: ADR remains anchored in negative waters as Sensex and Nifty sail near a 15% gain

Street signs: Waaree's blaze of glory, timing is everything and more

Waaree is India's largest manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, boasting the largest aggregate installed capacity of 12 gigawatt

Havells, Polycab flip the switch on high-voltage growth potential

Margin constraints could trip up earnings performance

D2C brands raise funds to boost sales through quick-commerce platforms

Brands are allocating substantial portions of their marketing budgets to qcom

Luxe automakers on top gear to woo buyers in upscale lounge ambience

They are updating dealership networks to offer customers a more luxurious lounge

Slow growth in China raises doubts over 2024 target as concern mounts

China faces headwinds in various sources of demand, in particular - and the government has not opened its purse strings sufficiently to make up for the shortfall

Crackdown on four NBFCs: 14% spread on loans prompted RBI action

The regulator took such stern action amid a risk of rural distress due to unfair practices