UpFront
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How India is reshaping global trade
The country's early engagement with the US on the bilateral deal may place it ahead of the pack in reducing trade tensions. And the FTA with the UK underlines a change in its policy approach—bilateral instead of regional trade agreements
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Indian pharma catching up to Ozempic, Mounjaro demand
Indian market for these drugs has grown to nearly Rs 600 crore and is expected to keep growing. Weight-loss drugs are transforming India's health landscape. But without strong oversight, risks may outweigh rewards
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How IndiGo is taking the fight to Air India's doorsteps
Few knew about IndiGo globally when former KLM CEO and president decided to take the reins in 2022. That is perhaps why, since he took charge, Pieter Elbers has turned much of the airline's attention to international operations
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More data access, and a new way of lending
The coming together of bureau data, identity proof, and income verification has resulted in a massive expansion of loans in the last decade. Now, lenders want to take it to smaller towns, scaling with technology, while also keeping an eye on the risk uptake
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SC judgment: A turning point for IBC compliance norms?
The Supreme Court has set aside the resolutino plan of JSW for the revival of Bhushan Power and Steel. The order has created a furore amongst banks, financial institutions, lawyers, and insolvency professionals, Ramakant Rai, partner, and Ravin Kapur, counsel, Trilegal, write
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Changes in MSCI index may spark $200 million foreign money inflow to India
The two stocks to be included to the Global Standard index are Coromandel International and FSN E-Commerce Ventures, the owner of beauty brand Nykaa
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To challenge the status quo, you'll have to break some rules: Girish Mathrubootham
Girish Mathrubootham on life after stepping down as CEO of Freshworks, and the impact of the "monster wave" that is artificial intelligence on his business
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Beyond the Big 3 of Indian banking
We are in a wonderful era of men's tennis after the fade-out of the Big 3. It is a different kind of Big 3 you would read about in this issue, where we at Amitabh Chaudhry's canny strategy of choosing which battles Axis Bank will fight
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The India factor in Dell's AI playbook
As Dell Technologies looks to offset falling PC sales with a focus on AI-based servers and services, its India arm is playing a key role with R&D and innovation in global products
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Markets somersault, but how long will the relief rally last?
Markets show resilience with confidence buying leading to a major surge in equities across Asia. However, uncertainties around border tension and US tariff remain
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Can India address growth pangs in FY26?
India is caught in the midst of a GDP forecast downgrade, while the RBI has also lowered estimates to 6.5 percent. What are the prospects to maintain growth momentum?