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The art of the possible: Meet Vinay Mohan Kwatra, foreign secy-designate

Kwatra, who takes charge as foreign secretary in May, has served in Geneva, the Indian consulate in Durban, China, Russia

Winding path to 'green steel': Transition for sector needs policy enablers

The root of the problem lies in the centuries-old steelmaking process

Sri Lanka's economic crisis may encourage it to strengthen ties with India

International Monetary Fund (IMF) data shows the economy's net international reserves have been negative since December last year

BS Number Wise: The late and lagging government annual reports

Just over half the ministries, departments and autonomous bodies released these crucial documents for 2020-21

Decoded: How WHO's mRNA Tech Transfer Hub is working for vaccine access

After examining several proposals from India, Hyderabad-based Biological E has now been selected to partner with WHO to make mRNA technology-based vaccines in the country

Explained: Why Bharat Petroleum Corp divestment is on the slow track

Delays in due diligence, policy opacity and now the Ukraine crisis have brought the process to a near-standstill

How Axis Bank gains from Citibank: It's about quality of customers

The quality of customers it acquires holds the key to success but the benefits of the buyout could kick in only from FY25

Chip shortage still a challenge for commercial vehicle players: STFC MD

In an interaction with Shine Jacob, Revankar says the company is expecting a growth rate of 10 per cent in assets under management (AUM) in 2022-23

Uttar Pradesh leads in completion of smart city projects, shows data

Varanasi had the highest completion rate of 87.1 per cent among all the cities.

Testing times for PLI schemes: Covid-related delays put firms in pressure

Companies have petitioned the government to double the incentive from 2.5 per cent to 5 per cent and extend the tenure

EVs face a burning question of safety after serial fire incidents

Serial fires in green two-wheelers in a week raise questions about the regulation and safety standards of this fast-growing section of the automobile industry

Lethargic progress seen in Centre's clean energy ambition, shows data

None of the parties discussed environmental issues in any detail in their manifestos in the five states that went to polls this year

With Citi deal, life has come full circle for Axis Bank's Amitabh Chaudhry

In all likelihood, he would have worn a broad grin; and asked them to get behind their desks. A confirmed workaholic, Axis Bank's boss is not known to suffer fools gladly

Buoyant bitcoin helps crypto market surge past $2 trillion barrier

Bitcoin's jumpiness has waned of late. Its 30-day volatility is around 4 per cent, about two-thirds the level it was in June 2021

Explained: What India's shift in stance on public procurement means

India's public procurement market is estimated to be between 20 and 22 per cent of the GDP, or about $500 billion annually.

Oil and trouble: Crude calculations in petrol, diesel prices in India

State-run refiners, which control over four-fifths of India's fuel market, are walking a tightrope again, trying to balance the interests of consumers, govt and their own

Can BBNL-BSNL merger be a game-changer for rural broadband connectivity?

The jury is out on whether the merger of two state-owned telecom companies can help step up rural broadband connectivity

Mixed reviews on CUET: Fair competition, but a shift in focus

The University Grants Commission (UGC)'s recent move to launch a common entrance test for central universities in India has got mixed reviews from academics and institutes

Fertiliser companies dig in for hard times amid Russia-Ukraine war

Russia-Ukraine war leaves them prey to rising costs, supply disruptions even as administered prices are unchanged

Why the mega acquisition of Blinkit may give Zomato digestion problems

Market sentiment, inadequate data and unsustainable unit economics are stacked against the acquisition plan and 10-minute food delivery.