Take One: Big story of the day
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US debt ceiling: Of political game theory and unsustainable debt
Is the market chatter around the US debt ceiling much ado about nothing? The concern isn't as much about a debt default, that's ruled out, but the fireworks that will begin once the contours of the last-minute deal are known. Here's why
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ONDC will truly reflect physical market in a couple of years: CEO T Koshy
T Koshy, the chief executive of ONDC, on how the platform will democratise and transform ecommerce, why the network won't scale on incentives alone, and the biggest challenge—getting the industry to adopt this new model
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Poshn's agritech gambit is reaping a rich harvest
An IIM grad and XLRI alum have cracked the agri-trading code for SMEs, notching up furious growth for their commodity distribution and financing platform. Can Poshn continue to feed its aggressive appetite?
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ONDC is India's next big bet after UPI
The open network is re-inventing ecommerce to level the playing field between online and offline players and loosen the grip of Big Tech. The opportunity is massive but so are the obstacles
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The curious case of China's confidence trap
Investors, sceptical of China's macroeconomic data as corporate guidance remains tepid and stock returns disappointing, are looking to shift allocations to India for higher long-term returns
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Payments banks: Why they'll be tested as they aim to become bigger & stronger
Nearly seven years since starting operations, some payments banks have emerged profitable. While question marks over their model remain, they have adopted innovative strategies to acquire and retain customers. The path to convert to small finance banks beckons for some
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India can lead the Web3 revolution, but lack of regulations can be a business-killer
Despite the challenges, Web3 startups and experts in India remain optimistic, and hope to see the transition from Web2 to Web3 within this "techade"
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Coursera has nearly 2 crore registered learners in India. Can it help them find jobs?
Starting Thursday, the global edtech giant will pilot a hiring platform from India, one of its key markets, hoping, in a tight labour market, to match users with skill-based digital jobs that factor in the impact of Generative AI. Much of Coursera's growth in India is coming from non-urban areas, including Manipur, Andaman and Nicobar, and Bihar
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How quant investing is helping investors beat the market
The total AUM of domestic quant funds rose nearly 180 times in five years. Can eliminating human emotions of greed and fear help fund managers consistently outperform the market?
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The road less taken: Roadcast and its logistics gambit
Bootstrapped for seven years, backed by Domino's India master franchisee Jubilant Foodworks last year, and with operations in seven countries, Roadcast has had a sedate growth so far. But can the SaaS-based logistics automation platform now run at a scorching pace to keep up with its well-heeled rivals?
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A Boltt vs Boult battle is underway in India's booming wearable and audio market
Two young brands, Fire Boltt and Boult Audio, are locked in a high-pitched battle for dominance. Do they have enough firepower to outpace market leaders boAt and Noise?