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Markets could head south regardless of who wins the election

While market watchers have put on a brave front, there is nervousness about result day. Have Indian markets priced in too much too soon?

Yes Bank's quarter of woes

Fresh concerns over the bank's growth prospects have emerged after it reported its highest ever quarterly net loss (₹1,507 crore) and 51 percent rise in slippages at ₹3,481 crore

IRS Survey: Good times for Print Media

Experts credit a growing economy along with greater awareness among people for the combined 2.7 crore additional readership for dailies and magazines

Indian arm biggest for Fossil in APAC: Steve Evans

The executive vice president at Fossil Group on ramping up distribution in India and elevating the brand's global appeal

Bank lending is getting back to normal

They had to go slow on lending in the last few years to allow the system to heal, but banks are still not comfortable lending to industry

Samsung, Panasonic Feel The Heat

From double digit market share in 2013, both fall to 4.4 percent each

Social impact investor Unitus expands reach to 4.7 million people

The venture firm's portfolio companies earned revenues of $69 million in 2018

RIP Indian Handsets

Micromax, Intex, Lava and Karbonn hold only 3 percent market share

How Star Sports has taken the Indian Premier League deep into the hinterland

With live broadcast and commentary in seven regional languages, IPL viewership for women, men and children grew over the last year by 15 percent, 13 percent and 29 percent respectively

Travel: All around Abu Dhabi's watchtower

Hidden within the glitz are historical gems that hark back to a desert life that has long been forgotten

Koumarane Valavane: Bringing home the world

Theatre director Koumarane Valavane's journeys from Puducherry to France and back have enabled him to successfully experiment with the traditional and the contemporary

Tim Ho Wan: Fast, cheap and Michelin-starred

In the lanes of Hong Kong, Tim Ho Wan has built itself a world-class reputation, and a loyal fan base

How Hong Kong's Garage Society plans to battle Western co-working brands in India

Founder Elaine Tsung says that understand local culture is critical to the business, and similar Asian values have carried the company thus far

India's $10 trillion target

Only the United States and China have $10 trillion-plus economies. What it will take for India to get there

Disruptions of the last decade

How technology has changed the way we live, work and socialise

How India can become a global fashion hub

From brick-and-mortar to Instagram becoming everyone's personal front row, the fashion industry has transformed over the past decade

India Inc in 2030: Debt won't be a bad word

Consumer debt, along with need for corporate debt, is likely to increase. But as economic growth expands in a low-inflation regime, debt may not be a huge concern in the next decade

Ecommerce: What the past 10 years mean for the future

The past decade has seen the emergence of ecommerce unicorns, big-ticket acquisitions, and deep-pocketed global investors. The final draft of the ecommerce policy will determine who holds the edge in the next decade

How conversations around social issues shaped this decade

The fight for equality has exploded in social conversations over the past decade

Camera or mobile: What is the future of photography?

Chirodeep Chaudhuri reminisces about the romance of photo films and dark rooms, and argues why discernment will still win you the day

Is mobile the future of photography?

Ritesh Uttamchandani argues that mobiles are the camera of the new generation

The doctor need not see you now

Technology can not only reduce the load on doctors, but also make medical treatments and monitoring more affordable and accessible

How technology helps India stay fit

With trainers powered by artificial intelligence, apparel with data-collecting sensors and workout equipment connected to the cloud, India's fitness technology market is just getting bigger

Brave new world

Much of the transition in the next decade will be propelled via rapid innovations that sounded like sci-fi till yesterday

Phone view: How life changed since 2010

A fine art phone photographer uses Huawei P-20 Pro with Leica lenses and iPhone X to capture changes and freedoms won in the past decade

Ritesh Agarwal: Building a 'much-loved company'

A look at how Ritesh Agarwal, a Forbes India 30 Under 30 2016 alumnus, is carving a niche in the global hospitality market

Thoughts on the future