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West Asian carriers vs Air India & IndiGo: A dogfight in the global skies

West Asian carriers are up against Air India and IndiGo in the battle for seats on lucrative international routes

A crude shock from Moscow: Testing times for India's energy security

Russia now accounts for a little less than half of India's oil imports but the current political instability raises serious questions about the long-term reliability of supply

Statsguru: Adequate groundwater buffers can help reduce pain of drought

India had 398 billion cubic metres of extractable groundwater resources in 2022, recharged largely by the monsoons. The usage continued to go up even after 2011, but moderated after 2013

Behind Credila's success on education loan turf

Education finance is a complex and dynamic sector. There are too many variables - the course, the calibre of students, the universities, and the job prospects once the course is over

Demand for quality tea gardens remains robust despite shrinking margins

Margins are shrinking; prices are stagnant, but the demand for quality tea gardens remains as robust as ever

From sequels to horror films, global movie business back in motion

The global film business is looking good, albeit a bit bruised after its encounter with the pandemic

Utterly butterly relevant: The madman Sylvester daCunha behind Amul girl

Brand pundits also agree that only a rare few ad campaigns can beat the creativity and topicality of the Amul Girl cartoons

Will the iCET get a boost during PM Narendra Modi's visit to the US?

Increasing discussions between India and US on the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology has the potential to alter the dynamics of collaboration

Everything you want to know about IDBI Bank

Consultation with the RBI is on to check how many technical bidders are 'fit and proper'. In the next stage, financial bids will be called and IDBI Bank will open up the virtual data room for bidders

A downer for air cargo: What accounts for stagnation of industry in FY23

The global economic downturn, issues with China and a shift towards sea and surface transport have impacted both the domestic and international business in FY23

Up in the air: High-flying battles for satellite broadband services

The industry is sharply divided over whether spectrum should be auctioned or distributed by administrative fiat

Ignition of change in electric vehicle battery ecosystem in India

Manufacturers are gradually emerging in a business dominated by assembly operations

Statsguru: Odisha three-train accident brings focus back on safety

The latest Budget shows that expenditure on railways has crossed Rs 5 trillion. The money spent on capital expenditure is close to 50 per cent, compared to around 37 per cent in 2017-18

Uber gears up for an electric vehicle future amid rising competition

It has drawn up plans to include more electric vehicles in its fleet by tying up with manufacturers, fleet owners and charging stations

Stellar show by banks, but will it continue?

There are challenges ahead. It won't be easy for the banking sector to put up a better performance every quarter

Will banks become risk-averse in the quest to seek a governance premium?

India Inc will have to pencil in Mint Road's stress on the governance premium in bank lending

Semicon policy: India aims to leverage potential of high-growth chip market

MeitY eyes a more robust response to a reoriented incentive scheme based on stakeholder feedback

Despite challenges, Centre's 'lateral entry' programme gains traction

This recruitment programme has received enthusiastic responses from the private sector

Foods give ITC an appetite for diversification, recipe for margin expansion

The largest chunk of the tobacco major's non-cigarettes FMCG portfolio is growing rapidly on the back of hectic brand building, acquisitions, and new ventures

Milk wars boil over Amul's expansion plans in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu

Southern states see threats to the cooperative value chains with GCMMF's attempt to enter the procurement business