Take One: Big story of the day
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Smacked by Trump's higher tariffs, pressure on India intensifies
A reciprocal tariff of 26 percent on India and 10 percent baseline tax for all countries by the US threaten inflationary pressures, a slowdown in growth and volatility in stocks worldwide
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Bajaj, TVS, Hero, Honda, Ola: Is this the tipping point for India's EV two-wheelers?
Two-wheeler incumbents Bajaj and TVS are reclaiming the throne from the likes of Ola as Hero and Honda step up, as competition intensifies in the EV two-wheeler market
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Government equity conversion only a short lifeline for Vodafone Idea
Though the move will help improve Vi's cash flows, it needs to halt its subscriber base erosion, raise debt funding quickly and resolve the payment of AGR dues
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Cyberbullying in the age of 'Adolescence'
The recent Netflix release has sparked conversation around social media's negative impact on teenagers. In India too, the rise of cyberbullying is a cause of concern for children, parents, school, and authorities alike
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Inside Ola's not-so-electric ride with Krutrim AI
Touted as India's answer to global AI giants such as OpenAI and DeepSeek, the startup faces concerns over products plagued with inconsistencies to high-profile exits. Bhavish Aggarwal's third venture, though, is committed to build a full-stack AI solution from scratch
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Sebi's new panel to review conflict of interest
First board meeting held by new chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey also tweaked FPI disclosure norms, IA and RA fees
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upGrad's IPO is on the horizon. Can it unlock its full potential?
upGrad has been an outlier of sorts in the Indian edtech sector, which has undergone fluctuations over recent years, leading to the decline of its more gigantic peers like Byju's and Unacademy
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The curious case of the India Volatility Index
Is the missing indication of fear index a sign of over-confidence among investors, or have investors become complacent about risks going forward?
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IPL 2025: How the brand game gets bigger and better
With JioStar, a unified broadcasting platform, multiplying reach and the ever-expanding following for teams, brands are leveraging a robust captive audience generated by the Indian domestic franchise league
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The Price of an Oscar: Inside expensive campaigns for awards season glory
As Anora's $18 million spend on marketing for the Academy Awards gets tongues wagging, filmmakers and campaign specialists say a good film alone does not guarantee a win. One needs to shell out big money for promotions, impress the jury and build a compelling narrative
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Fed in no rush to cut rates: Is it a shot in the arm for India?
Rising concerns of global economic uncertainties stemming from US tariff hikes amid inflation woes have been keeping the markets on tenterhooks. Will the Fed decision alter the course?