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
The battle between Amazon and Reliance over Future Group took another twist when Reliance abandoned its plan to acquire the firm. What would this mean for the retail ambitions of Amazon and Reliance?
What does the Future deal collapse mean for Amazon and Reliance? Will South Indian cinema give Bollywood a run for its money? Can ICICI Bank dethrone HDFC Bank? What is UPI123Pay? All answers here
Leaving the earth is not enough to disconnect from the internet now. First the technology and then the govt has allowed use of the internet on flight. But ever wondered how it works? Let us find out.
At 8.5%, the US is feeling the inflation heat. After the US Fed Chief hinted at a 50-bps rate hike in May, the Indian markets crashed last Friday. Does this mean a bearish market for investors ahead?
In a chat with Business Standard’s Arup Roychoudhury, CEO of ReNew Power and President of Assocham Sumant Sinha tells why India could grow at 6-8% per annum if external risks don’t upset the cart
Amid e-scooters erupting in flames, the govt has come out with a draft on battery-swapping policy with a host of incentives. Will swapping address the safety concerns facing the electric two-wheelers?
Does draft battery-swapping policy address e-scooter concerns? What’s Sumant Sinha’s take on economic recovery? Will markets absorb Fed’s whiplash? How does in-flight WiFi work? Answers here
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
Foreign portfolio investors have sold equities worth Rs 1.58 trillion since Oct 2021. Domestic retail and institutional investors have also slowed down their trading activity. What does this indicate?
PM Narendra Modi recently announced a set of measures to boost traditional medicines. The government is now introducing a special AYUSH visa category along with a marking system to authenticate qualit
A workers’ union has shot off a letter to the government alleging Infosys of using a non-compete clause to prevent employees from joining rival firms. Can it set a wrong precedence?
Is invoking a non-compete clause to retain employees right? Will India become a hub for traditional healing? What are investors thinking about the market? Why foreign defaults await Russia? All answer
Switzerland houses a number of banks famous for stashing huge amounts of wealth shielded by the country’s age-old secrecy laws. Let’s demystify the aura of secrecy around the banks there
After a decade of downtrend, rising investments in industrial and household segments, and sustained demand have brightened the outlook for the real estate sector. How should investors play the theme?
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
The summer here and tonnes of coal are burnt in power plants to keep homes and offices cold. But most plants are grappling with a coal shortage and hinted at a power crisis. What’s the current situati
How can India address its power shortage? Why does K Srinath Reddy think fourth Covid-wave won’t be severe? How should you invest in real estate? How does Swiss Banks work? All answers here.
For people who still use budget phones, Android had launched its GO editions. Last year, the Android 12 GO edition was rolled out in the market. Let’s find out more about it.
With the economy facing inflationary pressures, concerns are mounting about its impact on markets and corporate performance. But are the fears overstretched? Is there a silver lining for investors?