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How wind power fell behind solar in India?

Wind power, which had an impressive head start in India, has reported moderated growth in the last few years, with solar dominating the renewable energy mix. Why is it so? Let us find out

What is a pre-packaged insolvency resolution process?

India had introduced a pre-packaged insolvency resolution process last year. It was projected as an alternative resolution process for MSMEs. Find out more about it

How did India waste over 100 million Covid vaccines?

As memories of the Covid-19 horror started to ebb, a recent news shocked everyone. Over 100 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines were wasted last month. What led to this wastage? Let us find out

How will high global natural gas prices affect India?

Ahead of the winter, Europe is making desperate attempts to purchase natural gas from sources other than Russia, putting Asia in a tight spot. What does it mean for India? Let us find out

Is Maruti's attempt to become a premium brand succeeding?

40 years since the first Maruti-800 rolled out from its factory, the company has come a long way. But did the champion of small cars miss the boat when it comes to the premium segment?

What are real driving emissions?

New vehicles coming after BS VI norms implementation are less polluting. But lab emission test and those done on the road are different. It is called Real Driving Emissions. Find out more about it

What explains the bumper retail sales this festival season?

Nip is in the air and festival season is drawing close. And it is raining offers. Both online and offline sellers are offering heavy discounts in hope of making up for the loss of previous years

Is it the beginning of the end of diesel cars in India?

The price gap between petrol and diesel has been narrowing. And BS VI emission norms dealt another blow to the sales of diesel vehicles. So, what is the road ahead for diesel cars in India?

What is algorithmic trading?

SEBI recently issued guidelines for stock brokers who provide algorithmic trading services. What exactly is algo trading? Watch our next report to know more

Did IndiGo miss 'premium economy' flight?

While Indigo continues to attract budget fliers, some Indian airlines have launched 'premium economy' to attract fliers. So, did Indigo miss the premium economy class flight? Or it has other plans?

Is the end of the Covid-19 pandemic in sight for India?

WHO chief has finally said that the world has never been better placed to end the Covid-19. But, are we really seeing the end of the pandemic? Should we lower our guard and shelve the masks?

What is Goldilocks scenario?

The US Fed is unlikely to breathe easy till the inflation is brought under control. It wants to pull-off a return to 'Goldilocks' while steering clear of recession. What is the Goldilocks scenario?

What is holding India back from joining global bond indices?

Despite being a big bond market, India has been struggling to get its bonds listed on global indexes. But it may change soon, as Russia's exclusion has set the ball rolling for India's inclusion

Is the revival of iconic brands driven only by nostalgia?

Brands like Campa Cola, Chetak and Yezdi remind us of simpler times - when we were not spoilt by choices. Companies are now trying to revive these classic brands. Will the nostalgia turn into sales?

Why is India a laggard in global fruit and vegetable market?

India is one of the largest producers of fruits and vegetables. But it has long been struggling to ramp-up its exports - where smaller countries like Thailand are way ahead. This report tells why

What is visual search?

Did you know that you can take a photo of any item and search similar products on the web? People are using visual search over 8 billion times a month. Find out more about visual search

Has Ravi Narain joined the list of fallen market heroes?

People like Harshad Mehta, Ketan Parekh, Ravi Narain and Chitra Ramakrishna had one thing in common - greed. Markets may not forgive them, but lessons can be drawn. Here's a look at their work

What is the story of the Antrix-Devas deal?

In a big win for the Central govt, the Delhi High Court has set aside an arbitral award that directed ISRO's commercial arm Antrix Corpn to pay over $560 mn to start-up Devas Multimedia. Here's more

Should India consider raising the retirement age?

India is preparing to face the challenges of rising elderly population. Its largest retirement fund EPFO recently backed the idea of raising the retirement age in line with western countries to deal w

Why are Hindi films struggling at the box office?

Indian cinema has come a long way. But, of late, Hindi cinema has been going through a rough patch. Big stars are losing the sparkle and most movies are biting the dust. Let us find out why