Take One: Big story of the day
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ONDC goes live later this month. What will it take for it to succeed?
The government's open, inclusive and competitive marketplace for ecommerce is said to usher in the next era of retail in India, but in the absence of larger players like Flipkart and Amazon, and no clarity on the architecture of the network, it will be interesting to see how it plays out
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Salman Khan and his zero-profit blockbuster- Khan Academy
How a hedge fund analyst quit a lucrative job and built a massive global edtech empire that aims for a multi-generational impact, rather than raking in profits
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RBI follows the US Fed's footsteps, hikes repo by 50 bps to fight inflation
In a "new-normal" move, India's central bank raises benchmark rate to its highest level since August 2019 while retaining its growth and inflation forecasts for FY23 with a continued focus on calibrated withdrawal of accommodation
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Once the turnaround man, Ajay Singh may now need an external hand—and capital—to pull SpiceJet out of turbulence
The SpiceJet promoter is not new to dealing with crisis. As the airline grapples with safety incidents, the wily businessman will have to lead from the front for a revival. Experts wonder where the cash will come from to stabilise the airline
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Why severe landslides are on the rise
Global warming, climate change and infrastructure construction in eco-fragile areas are triggering landslides that are more damaging than ever before
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How Cropin is using AI for better, more predictable harvests
Started 12 years ago by friends Krishna Kumar and Kunal Prasad, the agri-tech venture is becoming a global powerhouse by providing granular data on the farming ecosystem
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How the weakening rupee is impacting study plans in the US
Indian students in the US are having to shell out at least 15 percent more than their initially planned budgets, prompting them to explore options like deferring admissions, top-up loans and alternative study destinations
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Why the RBI mustn't take its eyes off inflation yet
Retail and wholesale inflation as well as global commodity prices may have declined, but a likely shortfall in the balance of payments and a weakening rupee could add to MPC's woes
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Post-5G auctions: What plays out now?
The auctions saw record demand, but rollout of 5G stacks is expected only in late-2022 as infrastructure support is not complete. Giants Jio and Bharti likely to face two to three tough quarters due to higher capex spend; ARPUs will, however, get a boost as products start rolling out
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How Maruti Suzuki is gearing up to win back its lost SUV market
The carmarker is foraying into the segment with two launches in three weeks to corner market share in the category that, in India, is among the fastest-growing in the world
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IT services companies Q1 margins show early signs of impact of slowdown
India's top IT companies are going after growth amid a global economic slowdown, and they are willing to give themselves more elbow room by loosening up on margins