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Is there a scary twist ahead in the Indian start-up story?

Cars24 laid off 600 workers, just days after Vedantu fired 424 employees. Y Combinator has asked founders of its portfolio firms to prep for the worst. Is there a twist ahead in the start-up story?

How will the SC ruling affect the GST framework?

The Supreme Court ruled that GST on ocean freight paid for import of goods is unconstitutional. What does this mean for the GST framework? How will it affect the Centre's relationship with states?

Will 20% hikes and higher fresher pay be the new norm in IT sector?

Amid the race to hire and retain talents, several IT companies are outdoing each other in doling out attractive packages and bonuses. Will such hikes become the new norms? Find out in this report

How is 'shrinkflation' helping FMCG companies tide over rising input costs?

FMCG companies are struggling. They have now resorted to 'shrinkflation' to cope with the increased input cost, without passing on the price burden to consumers. Our next report tells more about it

India's fertility rate dips below replacement level: What does it mean?

The govt's efforts to tame the population have started paying off. Indian women are giving birth to fewer children now than in the past. Total fertility rate has fallen below the replacement level now

How has Adani group charted its success over three decades?

The last two years have been eventful for Gautam Adani, when his wealth grew from $8.9 bn to $105 bn. Last week, he clinched a deal to acquire Ambuja and ACC cements. Let's track his growth story

What is CPI-based inflation?

The government and RBI are also circumspect as soaring inflation is hitting the common man hard. But what is CPI-based inflation and how is it calculated? Let us understand

Why may Tata Sons have chosen Campbell Wilson to lead Air India?

Air India's new owners are on-boarding aviation veteran Campbell Wilson as the new chief. Who's Campbell Wilson? How can his 26 years of aviation experience help the turbulent airline? Let's find out.

Why is India facing a shortage of gig workers?

The fledgling online delivery platforms are suddenly facing a shortage of delivery partners. Why are gig workers in such a short supply? How is this affecting food delivery and quick commerce firms?

What explains the 11% decline in demand for MGNREGS employment in April?

Around 11% fewer households demanded work under the rural employment scheme MGNREGA in April. What led to this fall in demand for MGNREGA work? Find the answer here

Why are top Indian companies vying for Holcim's India assets Ambuja and ACC

The race is on to acquire Ambuja Cements and ACC. Why do India's leading firms want to buy Holcim's stake? And why did the Swiss company decide to quit India which contributes 27% of its global sales?

How a weaker rupee will impact the Indian economy and people?

Indian rupee touched an all-time low against a surging US dollar. Every 5% fall in the rupee adds about 10-15 bps to the inflation. So, what does a weaker rupee mean for the Indian economy?

Should recent events at Axis Mutual Fund worry India's retail investors?

Two fund managers at Axis Mutual Fund were stripped of their responsibilities recently over suspicion that they were involved in front-running. Is it just a stray incident? Or, the tip of an iceberg?

What is e-passport?

The govt is using technology to usher in transparency. It is now planning to roll out e-passports soon. What is it? And how different will it be from our regular passports? Let us find out

How will the new rules for VPN providers threaten user privacy?

The govt has come up with regulations requiring VPN service providers to collect and store a host of personal information from their subscribers. Can the new rules undermine your privacy?

What is Corbevax, the Covid-vaccine for your 5-year-old?

The DCGI has recently approved the emergency use of Covid-19 vaccine Corbevax for children aged five to 12. Find out more about the new vaccine and how it can boost the immune response

Will a rise in input cost and interest rates hit real estate recovery?

Soaring input costs have been chipping away the profit margin of the real estate sector. Now with the rise in interest rate, homes will get costlier. Will these put brakes on the sector's recovery?

Will GAGAN navigation system be a game-changer for Indian aviation?

India took another leap towards self-reliance last week when an aircraft made a successful landing using indigenous navigation system called GAGAN. What exactly is GPS-aided geo-augmented navigation?

What is a heat wave?

May is the month when heat waves are brutal in northern India. The weatherman has said that mercury will soar further this week. But what exactly is a heat wave?

How much should India worry over Indonesian palm oil export ban?

Indonesia has stopped palm oil export, the effect of which will soon be felt in India. Along with increased fertiliser subsidy bill and soaring fuel prices, it may widen India's current account defici