Take One: Big story of the day
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Budget 2024: Fiscal prudence or loosening the purse strings?
With a reduced mandate, the government would have to keep its allies happy. How it does that will be keenly watched
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Budget 2024: Can the government handle rural distress only through subsidies and schemes?
As rural growth continues to be a concern, the government may push the pedal to spur spending—through subsidies or new schemes. The upcoming state elections and a coalition government at the Centre may mean an increase in rural spends
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Budget 2024: Few jobs. Poor labour productivity. And no quick fixes
Experts warn that India's boost to capex may not necessarily create more jobs as construction has become equipment-intensive. There are factors which impact labour productivity, and while GenAI and PLIs remain buzzwords for employment, they may not be the solution
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Has India Inc survived brutal heatwaves and election-related uncertainty in the April-June quarter?
How companies managed to keep sailing through turbulence in the first quarter of FY25, which saw two major challenges in the form of general elections and brutal heatwaves in many regions of the country
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There isn't room for current market multiples to move up: Prashant Jain
In part two of the interview, the market maven talks about three investing mistakes he made and why investors need to temper expectations of high equity returns in the coming months
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Xiaomi is betting big on premium. Can the smartphone maker succeed?
A recoil in the budget share of smartphones, a disproportionate reliance on online channels, and the lack of premium phones took a toll on Xiaomi's market share over the last two years. Now, the Chinese budget warrior is getting back into the game with a premium play. Can it upgrade to an aspirational brand?
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MNCs selling stake is a very important signal: 3P Investment's Prashant Jain
The former chief investment officer of HDFC AMC discusses why promoters and MNCs could be reducing stake in companies they own and what it means for retail investors
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How India-China partnerships are reshaping component manufacturing
Chinese investments will help Indian electronics makers rise up the components manufacturing value chain. However, if geopolitical tensions escalate, they could jeopardise these joint ventures
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NEET Exam Row: Students in Kota helpless, frustrated, angry and confused
Aspirants await Supreme Court decision on ReNEET on July 8 amid controversy about paper leaks. They confess there is no motivation to pursue their dreams or the momentum to study again. And that the uncertainty and financial pressure are taking a mental toll
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Adani-Hindenburg Sebi probe gets gripping with Kotak twist
Sebi probe into 2023 Hindenburg Research's report, which led to massive sell-off in Adani stocks, gets a major plot twist with new Indian corporate being named in the tussle
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Pizza, Kapda & Makaan : How Domino's is Making a Play for Bharat
Over the last two years, Domino's has been making a concerted bid to go deeper into the hinterland. With the next growth phase slated to come from tier III, IV, and beyond, can Bharat's hunger pangs deliver results for India's biggest QSR player, which recently rolled out its 2,000th outlet in Delhi-NCR?
