Take One: Big story of the day
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When investing becomes a (risky) hedge to small business slowdown
Newcomers have been flocking to the markets, learning the tricks of the trade and investing not just for the future but also as a way to keep income coming in to tide over the pandemic slump. But experts advise caution and warn against getting carried away by short-term gains
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The third wave of Covid-19 looms large in India. Can it be brought under control?
While there is no statistical evidence yet that it will have a bigger impact on children, experts say it is important to be prepared by aggressively improving vaccine access and coverage, and strengthening public health systems
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How four ex-Flipsters built Groww into a unicorn
The online investment platform flipped traditional investment logic and scaled at a staggering pace in four years. Can it keep growing?
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IPO listings disappoint on debut
Market flotations are at an all-time high but the party seems to be fizzling out
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Content, creators and commerce: How Glance wants to lead India's next big online opportunity
Buying Shop101 and striking a partnership with the Collective Artists Network, Glance, an InMobi group company, has given itself an early-mover advantage to execute a long-term live commerce strategy
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Reemploying India: How can we create the jobs millions of Indians need?
Structural weaknesses in the jobs market, amplified by Covid-19, continue to quietly impact many, particularly women and younger workers. Creating sustainable, quality employment opportunities need urgent policy attention and reforms
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Hero Electric is set for a high voltage fight
India's biggest maker of electric two-wheelers gears up as its rivals, including Hero MotoCorp, firm up an aggressive plan to turbo charge the EV market
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Can Ola kickstart India's electric vehicle revolution?
At a time its ride-hailing business is limping back to normality after months of Covid-induced lockdown, the company is building the world's largest two-wheeler factory and has already launched two vehicles from its stable
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How Mindtickle wooed customers and investors to turn unicorn
After five years of 'selling petrol to cyclists' in India, Mindtickle pivoted in 2015 to target 'bike riders' in the US. Six years later, the sales-readiness Saas platform has turned unicorn
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Content is king, engagement is queen: Going behind the scenes of India's influencer economy
With both young and legacy companies turning to social media influencers to promote their products, content creators are increasingly becoming decision-makers for how a brand should be marketed
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Schools have been shut for over 500 days. Bringing rural kids back will take more than just reopening them
Closure of schools has had a devastating impact on the education and mental health of students, particularly underserved children. The way forward involves decentralising decision-making, helping kids catch up with core concepts, and implementing mitigation strategies at the most local level