The Morning Show
Can Blinkit challenge Amazon and Flipkart?
Quick commerce platform Blinkit is stepping into the turf of e-commerce giants Flipkart and Amazon. After groceries, vegetables and mid-range gadgets, it is looking to expand to new categories
 "Can Blinkit challenge Amazon and Flipkart?")
Why is your house rent breaking the bank?
For those people living on rent, it’s a tightrope walk. Recent govt data revealed that today our rent commitments occupy more of our budgets than what was the case ten, or even twenty years ago
 "Why is your house rent breaking the bank?")
Can liberalised FDI make India a space superpower?
The government recently amended the FDI rules for the space sector, allowing up to 100 per cent investment through three categories. So can the move make India a space superpower?
 "Can liberalised FDI make India a space superpower?")
Why are hybrid cars racing ahead of EVs?
Hybrid cars seem to be outpacing EVs in Indian roads. Despite the steeper price tag and limited variants, hybrids are gaining traction among consumers. But why? Will this trend sustain? Let’s find out
 "Why are hybrid cars racing ahead of EVs?")
Will AI help Softbank turn things around in India?
India’s AI landscape is set for significant growth. Japanese investor SoftBank Group has confirmed a strategic shift towards investing heavily in India’s expanding AI market. What does this signify?
 "Will AI help Softbank turn things around in India?")
Do nutritional supplements need better regulation?
Increasing demand for dietary supplements has prompted the govt to consider stricter regulations for the nutraceutical industry. It wants nutraceuticals to be of the same standards as pharmaceuticals
 "Do nutritional supplements need better regulation?")
What's next for online gaming after SRO failure?
The govt served another blow to the online gaming industry. It rejected self-regulatory organisation proposals of the industry associations. It argued the self-regulation proposals lacked neutrality
 "What's next for online gaming after SRO failure?")
Are India’s listed startups turning the corner?
Indian startups are rekindling their IPO aspirations, this time with a renewed emphasis on improving profitability before going public. Several of them also reported robust earnings in Q3FY24
 "Are India’s listed startups turning the corner?")
Why are your flights getting delayed or cancelled?
Turbulence is brewing for Indian airlines. The season of fog is long gone, but passengers are still facing flight delays. But why? Let’s finds out
 "Why are your flights getting delayed or cancelled?")
Will price cuts make electric cars zoom?
Indian electric car market is witnessing price cuts. Tata Motors & MG Motor recently slashed the prices of two of their EV models. Find out if price cuts could propel the electric car market forward
 "Will price cuts make electric cars zoom?")
How can India rejig the PLI scheme?
So far, the PLI scheme has turned out to be a mixed bag. So how can India rejig the PLI scheme? Shivam Tyagi and Ayush Mishra look for answers
 "How can India rejig the PLI scheme?")
What is the cost of building poor-quality infra?
India is undergoing a massive infra upgrade. But what about the quality? The recent accident at Delhi Metro has trained a spotlight on this crucial aspect. Abhijeet Kumar speaks to experts for answers
 "What is the cost of building poor-quality infra?")
Does UPI backend need a relook?
India is set to become the world’s fastest-growing digital economy. But there are challenges too. Like the one which we saw last week when UPI payments were affected. Does the UPI backend need a reloo
 "Does UPI backend need a relook?")
Can insurtech drive up insurance penetration in India?
Insurance penetration in the country is likely to reach 4.5 percent by 2034, up from the current 3.8%. Insurtech platforms have been around for a while now, but the idea has not taken off as expected
 "Can insurtech drive up insurance penetration in India?")
How much shockvertising is too much?
Poonam Pandey is again in the news. But at what cost? Shockvertising, a marketing ploy that grabs attention through controversial or shocking ways, is not new. How much shockvertising is too much?
 "How much shockvertising is too much?")
How will CNG bikes change the two-wheeler industry?
Bajaj Auto is going to launch an entry-level motorcycle which will be powered by CNG. It’s something the world has not seen before. How will CNG bikes change the two-wheeler industry if it succeeds?
 "How will CNG bikes change the two-wheeler industry?")
Has Bhavish's 3rd unicorn cemented his startup success?
Bhavish Aggarwal’s ‘Krutrim’ AI is the first unicorn of 2024. What lessons can be drawn from Aggarwal’s story. Has Agaarwal’s third startup cemented his startup success? Let’s find out
 "Has Bhavish's 3rd unicorn cemented his startup success?")
Can Hero ace the EV two-wheeler segment?
Hero MotoCorp is planning big on electric two-wheelers. It is rolling out three new two-wheeler EV models and eyeing a big pie in India’s EV 2W segment. But what are the challenges?
 "Can Hero ace the EV two-wheeler segment?")
Who will gain from Canada's restrictions on overseas students?
The number of Indian students taking flight to Canada is set to drop considerably. The country has announced two-year restrictions on new international student visas. But who will gain from it?
 "Who will gain from Canada's restrictions on overseas students?")
Did the interim Budget tick the right boxes?
Find out what Business Standard’s own crack team thinks about the interim Budget. They offer us sector-wise analysis of this Budget statement. Let us see if it ticks all the right buttons
 "Did the interim Budget tick the right boxes?")
