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Can incidents involving SpiceJet be brushed aside as blip?

Nine technical glitches in the last two months in SpiceJet are not only unusual, but alarming too. Find out if the incidents can be brushed aside as aberrations? Or does it call for a reality check?

Why is there a growing unease between the govt and Big Tech in India?

India is seeing yet another showdown between Twitter and regulators. The microblogging site has challenged the government's directives asking it to take down certain posts. Why is this growing unease?

Are changes in laws putting business interests ahead of the environment?

The govt proposed to dilute the penal provisions in laws governing environmental protection, air and water pollution. Will it sacrifice environmental protection at the altar of business interests?

India Inc's skill scarcity could impact the IT & services sector?

The services sector contributes to more than 50% of the country's GDP. Could the skill shortage in the sector run up against recovery in these sectors? Let's delve into the details.

How can startups manoeuvre the current funding slowdown?

With global uncertainties in the backdrop, leading funds and venture capitalists are delaying funding for several Indian startups. How are startups going to manoeuvre the slowdown? Let's find out.

What have been the most notable hits and misses of GST in five years?

The finance minister recently called her experience as the chairperson of GST Council humbling. After the initial teething troubles, GST completed five years last week. A peek into the journey so far

Is keeping it in the family a good idea for India Inc?

Like Reliance, reins of TVS, Godrej and Emami are passing on to the next gen, unlike the west where ownership and management are separated. Why Indian firms are not keeping the two roles separate?

What legacy Pallonji Mistry leaves behind?

Pallonji Mistry's quiet demise was in tune with his reclusive nature. He diversified the Shapoorji Pallonji Group and built some of the country's iconic buildings. Find out more about his legacy

After beating Europe & China, where is India's SUV market headed?

From 18% in 2016 to 48% in 2022, the rise of SUVs in India has been phenomenal. So why have SUVs become the preferred choice for the aspirational Indian? Where is India's SUV market headed from here?

What has been the impact of family philanthropy in India?

Pandemic also reinvented philanthropy in India. Gautam Adani recently pledged to donate $7.7 bn to social causes. But is the family philanthropy by ultra-rich Indians making the desired impact?

After govt clarity on TDS, will it be smooth sailing for crypto in India?

Recently the govt had announced to impose 1% TDS crypto assets. As the TDS regime is slated to come into effect from July 1, will it be smooth sailing for domestic crypto exchanges and traders?

Will your Frooti & Maaza packs go off the shelves from July 1?

Govt has decided to phase out single-use plastic from the country. So, FMCG companies are now scrambling to find a replacement for plastic straws. Here's an insight into the world of plastic straws

With RBI acting tough, are fintech companies staring at tough times ahead?

Of late, the central bank has been coming down heavily on fintechs. So, what is the road ahead for fintech firms? Let us find out here

As air traffic increases, what can be done to prevent bird hits?

Recent freak incidents mid-air offered a moment of reckoning to the aviation sector in India, which is seeing steady rise in traffic. Find out why they happen and what can be done to avert recurrence?

Was WTO meet a success for India?

Union minister of commerce and industry Piyush Goyal called the WTO meeting a "spectacular success" for India. But experts insist that it was a mixed bag. So what exactly happened in Geneva this time?

What is Udyam registration for MSMEs?

Loan demand of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is rising. But how do one register to set up an MSME? For this the govt had launched an online system called Udyam. Let us know more about it

Where does IBC stand five years after RBI's 'dirty dozen' announcement?

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 was introduced to tackle bad loan problems. But it has been plagued with high haircuts for banks and delays. What can be done to achieve a quicker resolution?

How weather impacts the economy

Not just scorched earth and people living on it, a good monsoon also soothes the economy and markets. Weather and economy are connected. Find out how nature still rules over us, despite tech advances

Has the Meesho incident highlighted the flip side of influencer marketing?

Of late, credibility of some influencers has come into question. Meesho sent legal notices to some social media influencers for tarnishing the image of the company. More about influencer marketing

What is global minimum corporate tax?

The global minimum corporate tax on MNCs was aimed at discouraging them from shifting profits to low-tax countries. But it will reduce the incentives to attract investment in developing countries