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Domestic, semi-regulated markets to drive pharmaceutical industry's growth

High raw material prices to put pressure on margins

2022: When the pendulum moved from great resignation to great return

The controls are back with employers, and WFO with a degree of flexibility is the office-way for now

After the year of reset, businesses now poised to truly get back in form

Some firms braved the headwinds and stepped on the gas, others played it safe; green energy turned a bright spot

Many hits and some misses: Indian cricket's journey through the year 2022

The most significant highlight of the year remained Virat Kohli's return to form, but there were some setbacks as well. Let's find out

Missed inflation target, digital currency pilot mark RBI's 2022 map

The Reserve Bank of India failed to deliver on its contracted inflation target for the first time, started fiat digital currency pilot and finally saw its efforts to improve bank balance sheets see fruition in 2022, making it a mixed year for the central bank. With inflation ebbing into the target band, focus is likely to shift to helping economic growth in the new year, especially given the lagged impact of 2.25 per cent in rate hikes since May 2022, is likely to hamper GDP expansion. The big story of 2022 happened on October 12, when official data showed that headline inflation was above the 6 per cent mark -- the upper end of the tolerance band set for the central bank -- for nine consecutive months. It triggered a letter from RBI to the government enumerating the reasons for the miss and also when it sees the price rise coming to the 4 per cent mark. A bulk of the blame for persistent inflation was placed on the deteriorating global situation following the Russian invasion of ..

Five essential reads on consequences of Musk's takeover of Twitter in 2022

The microblogging platform has seen a rise in hate speech and technical problems as media reports say up to 75% of the staff has been cut since he took over

BJP returns to power, disasters take their toll in Uttarakhand in 2022

The BJP's gamble in Uttarakhand on Pushkar Singh Dhami worked. Just months before the assembly polls, the party installed him as the chief minister, replacing Tirath Singh Rawat. And in February, the BJP won a second successive term in the state known for booting out the party in power in every time. Dhami, however, lost his own Khatima seat and had to wait for a bypoll to confirm his appointment as CM. Politics aside, 2022 was a year of disasters -- a road accident that killed 33, an avalanche that took at least 27 lives and a helicopter crash on the Kedarnath pilgrimage route. The government also faced the heat over past recruitment scams, concerns over ecology resurfaced, and the murder of a hotel receptionist brought people out on to the streets. The BJP government that returned to power with a shrunken majority 47 seats compared to 57 in a House of 70 in 2017, Congress got just 19 got down to business quickly. At its very first meeting, the state cabinet cleared a proposal t

Cryptocurrency in 2022: What it was, what it is, and what to expect in 2023

Cryptocurrency: Business Standard talked to various crypto firms in India about how 2023 will be for the industry. Here's what they said

Year in review 2022: From Lava to OnePlus, five best smartphones on budget

From Lava Blaze 5G to OnePlus Nord CE 2, here are the best five smartphones on budget that were launched in India this year

Groundwork laid, here are the tech developments we will see in 2023

From common charging port to Right to Repair, the focus would be on consumer convenience

Year in review 2022: From Xiaomi to OnePlus, five best midrange smartphones

Midrange smartphones offer a balance of premium performance and features in a cost-effective package. Here are the best five midrange smartphones launched this year

Year in review 2022: From Google to OnePlus, best 5 mid-premium smartphones

Mid-premium smartphones balance the features of premium phones at an affordable price. Here are the best five smartphones in the mid-premium segment launched in 2022

Year in review: From Samsung to Apple, best 5 premium smartphones of 2022

Premium smartphones with class leading designs and innovative features make a compelling option for aspirational buyers. Here are the best five premium smartphones launched in 2022

Year in review 2022: Lava Blaze 5G to OnePlus Nord 2T, best 5G smartphones

From budget to premium, here are the best five smartphones with 5G network support that were launched in India this year

Year in review: From Pixel 7 to iPhone 14 Pro, best camera phones of 2022

Advances in the field of imaging and optics have transformed the smartphone camera experience. Look at the five best camera smartphones launched in 2022

Year-end indulgence: how to pick the best cakes for gifting

Bakers' shelves have a variety of choices: pick what matches the mood of your celebrations

2022 in Review: Events that defined India's relations with the world

From India's stand on sanctions on Russia to a trade pact with Australia, take a look at some of the top events that defined India's relations with the world

Year in review 2022: Asus ROG Phone 6 to Xiaomi 12 Pro, best gaming phones

Gaming smartphones offer differentiating experience in terms performance, heat management, power consumption, and resource management. Here are five best gaming smartphones launched in 2022

Year in review: Nord Buds to OPPO Enco M32, best budget earphones of 2022

There are many earphones available in the budget segment that offer good sound quality and features. Here is the list of five wireless earphones launched in 2022

Paytm, Nykaa: Will 2022's bloodbath in new-age stocks continue in 2023?

Paytm, Policybazaar, Zomato, and Nykaa have been the worst hit, falling between 50.5 per cent and 60 per cent thus far in 2022