Take One: Big story of the day
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We can be 100% transparent with Covid-19 trials, but that will have very low utility value: Dr Gagandeep Kang
The virologist and fellow of the Royal Society of London speaks to Forbes India about transparency in clinical trials, emergency use authorisation for a Covid-19 vaccine candidate in India and whether the vaccine should be available for sale in the private market. Edited excerpts
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Mahashay Dharampal Gulati: How a horse-cart driver became India's spice king with MDH
A man ahead of his time, the ever-smiling nonagenarian who passed away on Thursday, built an enviable brand and ended up becoming the highest-paid CEO in the FMCG sector in India in 2017
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Can digital insurance startup Acko disrupt the complex sector?
The startup has galloped at a lightning pace since it started operations in January 2018. But what it is attempting isn't easy
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Freshly minted unicorn Cars24 steps on the gas
Cars24, India's first unicorn in the auto segment, has grown rapidly during the pandemic. Can it maintain its pace and focus?
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What ails India's financial system?
The Reserve Bank of India is on an overdrive to stem asset quality rot in the banking system, although now may not be the time for 'big-bang reform' like allowing private corporations into the lending business
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Big story: How will India vaccinate 1.3 billion people?
India is a powerhouse when it comes to vaccine manufacturing, but the focus is now on addressing the complexities in storing and distributing the Covid-19 vaccines
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LVB-DBIL merger: A stern message to weak banks
The amalgamation augurs well for both banks despite the challenges. With it, the government and Reserve Bank of India have made it clear that interests of depositors and banking stability are of prime importance
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Caught between 2G and Covid-19, Kashmir's entrepreneurs innovate to stay afloat
From being cut off from the rest of the world to now battling the pandemic fallout, youngsters in J&K are far from getting a level-playing field as startup founders and innovators in the rest of the country. But that won't stop them
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Should you invest in REITs?
The listing of a third REIT in India provides further scope for retail investors, allowing them to invest in real estate with small amounts, while bringing in greater corporate governance
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The Economic Revival Debate, Part 2: Battle Won, War Still On
Despite encouraging data, it is too early to celebrate economic revival, as attempts at restoring normalcy in the economy could make the next Covid-19 wave more ferocious, says HDFC Bank's Abheek Barua
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The Economic Revival Debate: Animal Spirits Are Back
India's economy is picking up speed, with revival in demand and business activity aiding the ongoing recovery