Business Standard Webinars

Years after net neutrality occupied centre stage, as against the ‘walled garden’ or closed digital ecosystem, the debate has made a comeback. A telecom company recently launched a value-added service for its post-paid customers through slicing of spectrum, triggering an outcry that the principle of net neutrality had been breached. 

 

During this webinar, experts will discuss the various aspects of net neutrality, which implies that all internet traffic must be treated equally without any discrimination by network providers.

A decade of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) can perhaps be described as a worthwhile start in transforming the corporate resolution process. However, bottlenecks and litigation delays have often come in the way of executing the rescue system in a seamless manner.

 

This episode of ‘Business Standard Dialogue’ will discuss how IBC should move from here to streamline the process and plug the gaps. The webinar will offer a mix of the IBC history and the promise it holds for the future,  making it a compelling watch.

Drones have been used extensively in the Russia-Ukraine war and the conflict in West Asia. Many of the drones used in combat today are low-cost, commercial tools that have adapted to warfare. The session will explore to what extent have drones changed combat.

 

Nuclear power, which was a no-go area for the private sector for decades, now offers significant opportunities to the industry. With the passage of the SHANTI Bill recently, civil nuclear power is officially open to private companies for setting up plants and generating nuclear power. How keen is the private sector? What will make the new era in the power sector work? How will the citizens benefit? What are the implications for the stakeholders, including the incumbents? The panelists will attempt to address all these issues and more.

 

Weight-loss drugs have been a talking point across dining tables, doctors’ clinics and gyms ever since patents on ingredients such as semaglutide expired recently and Indian manufacturers could launch the generic versions.

 

What does the market look like in India? What are the regulatory guardrails? What is the medical advice? How expensive are these drugs? These are among the questions that our panelists will answer during the webinar.

In a world shaped by conflict and caution, Dubai’s luxury appeal faces a moment of scrutiny. As geopolitical tensions reshape global travel, investment and lifestyle choices, we examine whether Dubai’s appeal as a safe haven for high-net-worth Indians endures, and what might challenge it. Is Dubai resilient and insulated, or could the war signal a shift in its allure? Join experts for a nuanced conversation on the risks, opportunities and the future of luxury in one of the world’s most sought-after destinations.

 

Mythos has kept the world engaged ever since its announcement in April. What is it about Claude Mythos--the extremely advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model developed by Anthropic--that's making everyone sit up? Besides the threat it poses to cybersecurity, what are the other disruptions to be watchful of? What kind of regulatory landscape is required to deal with a tool that's super-efficient but has the potential to cause unimaginable harm? 

 

This episode of Business Standard Dialogue will attempt to provide answers to all the above questions and more, while decoding the technical jargon.

A year after Operation Sindoor—the most consequential India–Pakistan clash since Kargil—the subcontinent remains in a tense holding pattern. Conceived as part of New Delhi’s long-running effort to impose costs on what it alleges is state-sponsored terrorism, the operation marked a shift in the region’s deterrence equation: a move from border stability alongside sub-conventional violence to calibrated, stand-off retaliation under the nuclear umbrella.

 

It also introduced a new grammar of conflict. Sindoor saw the large-scale use of drones, ground-launched missiles, and air-launched cruise missiles—effectively bringing non-contact, kinetic warfare into the India–Pakistan playbook. The fighting may be “paused”, but it has not ended.

 

What, then, has changed in the year since May 10, 2025? Have the lessons been internalised—in doctrine, production, and operational readiness? And if a similar operation were to unfold today, would India prosecute it differently, or more effectively?

 

This webinar examines those questions: how Sindoor reshaped escalation dynamics, what gaps it exposed, and whether India is better prepared for the next round—whenever it comes.

The automobile industry in India has been engaged in a heated debate on fuel at a time when oil is catching all the attention. The auto sector’s concerns over E25 fuel—implying 25 per cent ethanol and 75 per cent petrol—have assumed a new dimension against the backdrop of the West Asian conflict and the burning need to reduce crude oil imports.

 

This webinar will dive into the various aspects of E25 fuel and what it means for the automobile companies.

With the southwest monsoon just weeks away, concerns are mounting over the possibility of below-normal rainfall and its ripple effects on agriculture, economic growth, and business activity.

 

In the upcoming Business Standard Dialogue, we take a deep dive into the implications of a potentially weak monsoon — from crop output and rural demand to inflation and broader economic stability. The webinar will offer a timely preview of what lies ahead and how stakeholders can prepare for rainfall shortfalls.

 

The session will feature Ramesh Chand, Member (Agriculture), NITI Aayog, as the special guest. He will be joined by Business Standard’s agriculture expert Sanjeeb Mukherjee, and senior economic journalist A K Bhattacharya for a comprehensive discussion.

When Indian businesses found themselves caught in the West Asia war, Business Standard reporters travelled to many hubs across the country, from Firozabad glass factories in Uttar Pradesh to mandis in Punjab and Haryana, and more, to bring to our readers real-life stories of hardship and challenges. The reporters will share their experiences and untold stories during this webinar.