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What is insider trading?

Sebi recently levied about Rs 6 lakh fine on three individuals for violating the insider trading norms in the shares of PVR Ltd. But what exactly is insider trading? Let's find out more in detail

Why is India Inc protectionist?

As a response to a falling rupee and rising current account deficit, the govt is mulling tariff hikes on non-essential imports. But, does India Inc also favours protectionism? Let's find out

Was it prudent of the Centre to extend the free foodgrain scheme?

The Central government has extended its free foodgrain scheme for another three months, till December. Now, when the pandemic has waned and the economy has opened, do we still need this scheme?

Which states produce India's engineering workforce?

Hundreds of engineering colleges across India churn out over 15 lakh techies every year. But, just over 2 lakh land jobs. Find out more about these colleges and why employability of engineers is low

Is Oracle Corporation in trouble in India?

Oracle is accused of bribing govt officials in India, Turkey and UAE to grab business contracts. While multinationals are held accountable such violations in the US, does the same happen in India?

What is driving consolidation at the Tata group?

The Tata group has 29 listed companies, over 60 unlisted and hundreds of subsidiaries across 10 verticals. Now, its chairman N Chandrasekaran wants consolidation to make the group efficient.

What are the implications of Rupee staying beyond 80?

The Indian rupee continued to depreciate as it hit the all-time low of 81.63 against the US dollar on Monday. Even though it doesn't spell bad news for all the sectors, what will be the implications?

How disruptive will the draft telecommunication bill be?

The draft Indian Telecommunications 2022 bill, which seeks to address problems in the telecom sector, may have far reaching effects on OTT services, spectrum allocations and other fields. Find out how

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 the significance of Apple's 'Make in India' push?

Erratic lockdowns in China have forced manufacturers to explore alternatives. One beneficiary has been India, where Apple is expanding iPhone making capacity. What does it mean for the US tech giant?

Why are fuel prices at pumps not going down?

From $124 in March, price of crude oil has come down below $90 now. Add it with the oil imports from Russia, the retail prices of fuel should have come down now by now. But it's not. Find out why

What is the Henley Passport Index?

Every year, London-based immigration consultancy 'Henley & Partners' comes out with a ranking of 199 passports. It is called the Henley Passport Index. Find out about it in this segment

Roger Federer: The billion-dollar legacy

Roger Federer has decided to quit tennis after a successful career of 24 years. He not only clinched 20 grand slams, but also a list of brand endorsements. A peek into the financial side of the legend

What explains the great Indian brand rush?

Several new-age startups in the D2C space in India are increasingly being gobbled up by bigger FMCG companies. A rush for brand acquisitions is on. Watch our next report to know more

How can India Inc stay ahead of the curve on moonlighting?

While most IT firms discourage employees from taking up side jobs outside regular working hours, some like Swiggy or CRED are encouraging it. Can India Inc stay ahead of the curve on moonlighting?

How will EY's split shake up the sector?

EY is planning to split its audit and advisory businesses. It said that it was doing so to address regulatory concerns over potential conflicts of interest. Will this prompt others to follow suit?

What change does Central Vista bring to India's corridors of power?

A 3-km long revamped stretch, connecting Rashtrapati Bhawan to India Gate, was opened to the public by PM Narendra Modi. The road, popular as 'Rajpath', will now be called 'Kartavya Path'. Here's more

What is NAFIS?

Did you know we have an infallible technology that can help in tracking and catching lawbreakers? A database of fingerprints is being created by the government. Our next report tells more

Will Reliance's FMCG entry be another Nirma moment?

Reliance Industries' entry in the FMCG sector will heat up competition in the space dominated by the likes of HUL, ITC, Nestle India and Patanjali. Will Reliance be a disruptor in this segment too?

Will NDTV turn out to be Adani's most challenging acquisition?

Gautam Adani is on an acquisition spree of late. But one of his recent takeover attempts seems to have run into rough weather. Acquisition of NDTV may not be as easy like others. Find out why