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Could today’s Budget be not-so-interim?
Nirmala Sitharaman will equal the feat of former PM Morarji Desai today, when she presents her sixth consecutive budget in the Parliament. What clue could the history of the interim budget offer us?
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Why does tomorrow’s Budget matter?
The economic review report has set the tone for tabling of the interim budget tomorrow. But what are the expectations? Which areas will get more attention? Business Standard team breaks it down
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Has Adani recovered from the Hindenburg accusations?
A year ago US short seller Hindenburg Research accused Adani Group of stock manipulation and accounting fraud. So has Adani Group recovered from the Hindenburg accusations? What the future looks like?
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Can GenAI save Byju’s?
Once the world’s most valuable edtech firm, Byju’s is now mired in a host of financial troubles. The firm is now focussing on Generative Artificial Intelligence to lift its fortunes. Will it help?
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Has Zee run out of options after merger collapse?
Till a few days ago, they were busy in hectic parleys to form a $10 bn media empire in India. And now, broadcaster Zee and Sony are fighting a pitched battle in courts. Has Zee run out of options?
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What will it take for ‘Wed in India’ to succeed?
More & more Indians are choosing exotic foreign destinations to get married. But this trend is hitting the local wedding industry hard. PM Modi has also appealed to affluent Indians to ‘Wed in India’
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Is Akasa Air ready to fly higher?
Last year, Akasa Air was the best on-time-performing airline in five out of 12 months. It has just ordered 150 aircraft for around $20 bn. So is Akasa Air ready to fly higher?
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Is Flipkart's $60-billion valuation realistic?
The IPO of Walmart-owned Flipkart has been in the works for a while now. In 2022, it had internally raised its valuation target to $60-$70 bn. Before that, it was $50 bn. Is a $60-bn target realistic?
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What does Ayodhya mean for the future of religious tourism?
All eyes are on Ayodhya today. The Ram Temple is all decked up, waiting for the consecration ceremony by a battery of priests. The tiny temple city will soon turn into a mega pilgrimage spot
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Is there a solution to flight delays in fog season?
Fog has sent flight schedules into a tailspin. Hundreds of flights have either been cancelled, or are running hours behind schedule across most cities. Is there a solution to flight delays in winter?
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Will the Binance crackdown offer a fillip to Indian crypto exchanges?
India blocked access to nine foreign cryptocurrency exchanges last month. So, crypto investors are flocking back to domestic exchanges. Will crackdown on offshore exchanges help desi crypto platforms?
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How is Tata Group reinventing itself?
The Tata Group is building a 20G lithium-ion storage battery factory in Gujarat’s Sanand and rapidly cementing its footing in new-age tech. Find out how the conglomerate is reinventing itself
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Will students warm up to foreign universities in India?
Foreign universities are coming to India. The National Education Policy 2020 had laid down the framework, and UGC has come out with regulations on this. Will students warm up to foreign universities?
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Can non-poaching pacts fix high C-level attrition problem?
Many C-level executives switched sides and joined rival organisations in 2023. With talent in short supply, are companies now struggling to find replacements. Are non-poaching pacts a possible fix?
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Are NRIs driving up competition for domestic homebuyers?
India’s real estate sector expanded at a fast clip in 2023. A part of them were bought by Non-Resident Indians. But NRI investment may be pushing the prices of homes, making them unaffordable for many
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How can Indian airlines balance pilot fatigue and profits?
Indian airlines are stretched. Pilots were operating under extreme pressure. Now, the civil aviation regulator has come up with a set of new rules. Will it ease the burden on pilots?
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How can Lakshadweep trump Maldives?
Maldives’ new govt has sacked its three ministers following controversial remarks. It came in response to PM Modi’s posts in which he was promoting Lakshadweep as a tourist destination
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How can India stop popping antibiotics?
Antibiotics neutralize harmful bacteria and arrest their reproduction. But their overuse is turning into a sort of epidemic. It is turning these germs into ‘super bugs’, which are antibiotic resistant
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Does India IT have a talent management problem?
Tech companies fired over 220,000 employees in 2023. It was a jump of 40% from the previous year. But demand for tech talent still outstrips supply. Does India IT have a talent management problem?
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Why does Reliance want to launch its own GenAI?
Reliance Industries is going big on adoption of Artificial Intelligence now. The company is also making a big shift towards green energy. But what will these new forays mean for the conglomerate?
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