Take One: Big story of the day
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Can quick commerce startups ride out the downturn?
As cheap capital becomes unavailable, can the cash-guzzling startups that put groceries on people's doorsteps in under 20-minutes survive?
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Climate change is here. And so are green education and jobs
Indian companies are increasingly recruiting a workforce skilled in climate action, with young professionals wanting to build a sustainable future. And education institutes are aiding this by introducing courses on the subject
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Flat is the new up: A fight for survival, and an opportunity ahead, for Indian startups
Cheap money is done, and profits are sexy again, but it's still a great time to start up in India, investors say
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Of superheroes and the threat of a global recession
Central bank governors have channeled their powers to protect economies through the pandemic. But will they be able to deal with the fresh challenges posed by the Russia crisis and inflation?
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Stellantis has some stellar ambitions for India. Can it make them work?
The carmaker wants to increase localisation levels in its vehicles as it looks to double its revenue by 2030 and maintain double-digit profit margins. However, despite plans to launch newer models, cracking the Indian market won't be easy, say experts
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A tax cut to fight inflation
By reducing levies on petrol and diesel, the government has signalled a clear intent to fight inflation through tax cuts. Power, fertiliser and CNG prices will be closely watched
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How a gospel DJ-turned-event manager-turned civil contractor became India's newest airline owner
Little-known Nagpur-based Samuel Timothy is buying Hyderabad-based TruJet, whose former chairman Ram Charan is among the biggest superstars down South. But can the newcomer with an adventurous track record pull it off in a sector that's fraught with peril?
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Cashback, flashback, a while back: How Paytm ended up with a deserted Mall
Paytm Mall aspired to topple Flipkart and Amazon in 2017. Five years later, the valuation has crashed, revenues have dipped and losses have mounted
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Crypto crash: A wake-up call
Retail investors are finding their way through the sharp crypto crash. As prices remain subdued, experts warn against looking at the space as a get-rich-quick scheme, even as investments into the ecosystem remain intact and the clamour for regulating it continues
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International Day of Biological Diversity 2022: Not all urban greenery is created equal
The need to accommodate local biodiversity is pressing. Indigenous trees not only need much less care and can thrive without pesticides, but they also attract local fauna making up an ecosystem that supports varied species
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McDonald's, down under and Bharat army: How SIS doubled its revenue to Rs 10,000 crore in five years
Over the last decade, India's largest private security company diversified its domestic play and opted for an aggressive inorganic route to expand overseas. The gambit seems to be paying off. But can it keep up the tempo?