A tribute to a friend, philosopher and guide: Bibek Da, a man of rare intellect
It is often said that a great mind leaves a trail of ideas that illuminates the path for others. Bibek Debroy, whom many fondly called Bibek Da (‘Da’ meaning elder…
Swiggy’s quick commerce bet faces tough crowd as IPO nears
Food delivery giant Swiggy's initial public offering (IPO), which will be open for subscription from 6-8 November, places the spotlight on its revised valuation. Initially eyeing $15 billion, the food…
Can India’s stock market boom of Samvat 2080 be surpassed?
This remarkable journey can be attributed to healthy corporate earnings, political continuity, a surge in domestic flows into equities and the resilient macro landscape that has weathered the global storms.…
Data deficiency: India needs to map its informal economy better
Formalization would improve productivity of small firms, provide secure employment to workers and generate higher tax revenues, we were told. The government’s cheerleaders proclaimed victory soon after the war began.…
Think big: Power distributors must drastically slash their billing losses
However, recent data indicates a downward trend in AT&C losses, prompting a closer examination of these figures to determine whether these improvements are sustainable and how they could alleviate the…
India’s IT sector is staring at a bleak winter: How long will it last?
Bloomberg’s consensus earnings per share (EPS) estimates for top Indian IT companies were cut by 1% after their second-quarter 2024-25 earning announcements. Though most players showed broad-based growth, their bleak…
Mark Zuckerberg and Daniel Ek on why Europe should embrace open-source AI
THIS IS AN important moment in technology. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform the world—increasing human productivity, accelerating scientific progress and adding trillions of dollars to the global…
India-China border patrolling agreement: It’s too early to shed caution
The agreement between India and China on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control looks like a breakthrough, strategically announced at the time of the BRICS summit. It not…
Why do business families delay the inevitable: Succession planning?
Succession planning is often seen as one of those essential tasks that everyone agrees is important, but few approach with any urgency. It’s the proverbial elephant in the room—acknowledged, but…
India’s sovereign credit profile has certainly improved: Here’s why
India’s healthy economic growth potential and strong external indicators are supporting factors, while its fiscal health is a weak link. The government’s focus on infrastructure investment and economic reforms bodes…