Take One: Big story of the day
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Imtiaz Ali: The master brewer of timeless tales
The filmmaker is overwhelmed with the success of his debut OTT directorial Amar Singh Chamkila that recently bagged the Breakout Film of The Year award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. He's now looking forward to a storytelling adventure with his production house Window Seat Films that turned six this year
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Didi & the rise of dronepreneurs
Agri drone and skilling startup AVPL is betting big on DaaS (drone as a service) to uplift agriculture, arm farmers with drones, and create village entrepreneurs. Can Sandhuu's gambit pay off?
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Why boosting bank deposit growth is an arduous challenge
The window for banks to continue to hike deposit rates—to attract customers when returns from other asset classes is higher—is starting to shut, with easing of interest rates looming. New age small financial banks appear to have taken the lead
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How IHCL is consistently achieving strong financial results
From a refreshed brand portfolio to focusing on an asset-light business model, the hospitality major is reshaping its future
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Counterstrike: How IndiGo is taking the fight to Air India even before the latter's turnaround
India's largest airline's decision to offer business class tickets and launch a frequent flyer programme comes amidst the national carrier's expansion and a $75 billion makeover. It's a way to divert business from the competitor and defend its market share, say experts
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Why climate adaptation in India is a VC opportunity: Five areas to focus on
The latest State of Climate Finance in India report by Climake argues comprehensively that the adaptation landscape is ready for private money
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Monday markets mayhem: New York to Tokyo to Mumbai, trillions of dollars of investor wealth wiped off
The week started on a sombre note as fear gripped global markets and investors rushed to square off holdings to cut losses
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How will the Sebi whiplash on F&O transform the stock trading landscape?
Retail investors made staggering loss of Rs 51,689 crore in F&O in FY24 as trade volume increased at a reckless pace. How will Sebi and government moves to reduce such risks change the landscape now?
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Edelweiss Alternatives: Tapping the credit opportunity
While taking the early-mover advantage in private credit, Edelweiss Alternatives, a market leader, has been providing adequate returns in various product lines for investors. Due diligence, governance and a conservative approach to risk taking are its mantras
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Ola Electric Mobility IPO: A risky proposition or worth the hype?
While some analysts are drawing comfort from the stripped-down valuations of Ola Electric at the IPO stage, volatility stemming from government policy shift and lack of path-to-profitability are some concerns
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The business of pleasure
Post pandemic India has seen a number of brands coming up in the sexual wellness industry, with an intention to not just make pleasure products accessible, but also to change the old regressive narrative around sex and pleasure