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Message from markets
January 23, 2026, 8:54 AM IST
Wars and confusion are bad for people who invest their money in the stock market. And right now, the US president is creating a lot of confusion. Most Americans have some of their money in…
January 23, 2026, 8:54 AM IST
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Data is the new income — but who taxes it?
January 22, 2026, 4:17 PM IST
When the asset being traded is human attention, behavioural profiles, algorithmic insights and predictive monetisation, the old tax rules — tethered to territory and physical presence — begin to crumble like chalk on blackboard. The…
January 22, 2026, 4:17 PM IST
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Why Rupee@91 is a kitchen table issue
January 22, 2026, 7:59 AM IST
Here are 5 ways a 5% currency depreciation has quietly squeezed Indian households India’s rupee lost over 5% against the US dollar in 2025. By mid-Dec, it had slipped past Rs 91 to the dollar,…
January 22, 2026, 7:59 AM IST
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The political economy of selective enforcement: When law becomes a price tag
January 12, 2026, 5:23 PM IST
In Patna, a tiny Sudha milk booth has anchored the corner of my street for more than ten years, a permanent fixture supplying the capital with Comfed’s fresh milk. Then, overnight, it was dismantled and…
January 12, 2026, 5:23 PM IST
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Parametric insurance: Barking up the wrong tree?
January 7, 2026, 11:18 PM IST
Expecting parametric solutions to mitigate climate risks is like doodling in the dark rather than connecting meaningful dots. Dots is about proactively looking for root causes; visualising scenarios and scale of the unfolding climate threats;…
January 7, 2026, 11:18 PM IST
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Rethinking inclusive capital— Holding value where scale is human
January 1, 2026, 9:55 PM IST
When financial inclusion is discussed at scale, the rhetoric almost always stops at the gateway: access to credit, bank accounts and digital payments. Yet true inclusion in capital markets means moving beyond transactional access to…
January 1, 2026, 9:55 PM IST
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Blueprint of solid, inclusive growth in consumer credit set for 2026 & beyond
December 26, 2025, 4:48 PM IST
As we step into 2026, the growth story for India’s lending story continues to be exciting. While short-term challenges and periods of moderation would come and go, the long-term opportunity is bigger than ever. With…
December 26, 2025, 4:48 PM IST
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Christmas filings and corporate amnesia
December 25, 2025, 10:05 PM IST
December still tempts companies into a familiar illusion: file everything on time and you’re safe. In 2025, that belief is no longer naïve—it is risky. Yes, the MCA offered relief. AOC-4 and MGT-7/MGT-7A for FY…
December 25, 2025, 10:05 PM IST
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RBI’s surprise 25 bps repo cut: What it means for EMIs, markets and India’s economy now
December 25, 2025, 9:30 PM IST
When a central bank cuts interest rates, the world usually assumes one of two conditions. Either the growth is faltering or inflation is dangerously high. India today meets neither condition. Growth is roaring. Inflation is…
December 25, 2025, 9:30 PM IST
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Changes we should expect in the next 2 decades – events taking a different direction
December 25, 2025, 4:06 PM IST
All of us as world citizens should expect that there will be major changes in economic and financial course. This is a personal view but events and happenings are moving in this direction. The wind…
December 25, 2025, 4:06 PM IST
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The Gulf’s liquidity moment: Why the Middle East is entering its most important IPO window
December 24, 2025, 3:01 PM IST
A few days ago, I wrote about the Meesho IPO in India — a company I have known since 2020 — and why its public-market debut signaled a broader shift in how global investors are…
December 24, 2025, 3:01 PM IST
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India’s pharma paradox: Global trust vs domestic safety gaps
December 19, 2025, 4:15 PM IST
India has earned global trust as the pharmacy of the world. Yet, at home, quality gaps continue to expose patients to preventable risks, highlighting the urgent need for stronger safeguards. Strengthening inspections, enforcing accountability and…
December 19, 2025, 4:15 PM IST
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A multipolar, uncoordinated world emerges
December 17, 2025, 5:18 PM IST
For the first time in many decades, the world’s major economies are no longer moving in even approximate synchrony. Economic gravity itself appears fractured. Inflation grips the United States while deflation shadows China. Europe struggles…
December 17, 2025, 5:18 PM IST
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AI in Fintech
December 12, 2025, 3:57 PM IST
Fintech is technology in finance. By “technology” today, I mean artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the financial landscape by enabling faster, more secure decision-making. I will explain a few use cases for AI in…
December 12, 2025, 3:57 PM IST
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The two sides of India’s stock market story
December 10, 2025, 7:38 AM IST
The Indian economy presents a paradox. Post-Covid, it has been the world’s fastest-growing large economy. India’s GDP growth has surpassed even Indian govt’s own projections as well as those of World Bank and IMF. Yet,…
December 10, 2025, 7:38 AM IST
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Let the cars snitch
December 6, 2025, 11:22 PM IST
India has measured almost everything—GDP, corruption perception, happiness, pollution, hunger, even how easy it is to do business. But we still haven’t measured the one thing that gives us the most stress, frustration, hypertension, and…
December 6, 2025, 11:22 PM IST
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Asia’s emerging economies are quietly becoming the world’s new innovation labs
December 5, 2025, 11:24 PM IST
Walk through any marketplace, school corridor or district hospital in Asia today and you will notice something quietly shifting. Systems that once felt slow and overburdened are beginning to work smarter. Services are becoming more…
December 5, 2025, 11:24 PM IST
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The Indian rupee : Fighting a battle more than once
December 4, 2025, 8:07 AM IST
The Indian rupee has faced meaningful downward pressure in 2025, reaching a record low of Rs 90 per US dollar while underperforming the vast majority of emerging market currencies. This depreciation has been driven by…
December 4, 2025, 8:07 AM IST
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Game on: Women show that authenticity is the new ambition
December 2, 2025, 12:34 PM IST
From boardrooms to backstories, author Kiran Manral’s latest book, ‘The Gamechangers’, celebrates women rewriting the playbook on power, purpose, and perseverance. It reminds us that you don’t need to burn out to stand out. When…
December 2, 2025, 12:34 PM IST
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From silence to support: Building a human-first safety net in India
December 2, 2025, 12:23 PM IST
iDare isn’t just another app. It’s a movement rooted in empathy, multilingual access and steady hands for those navigating the hardest questions. Vaamaa Baldota shows why support must start before a crisis… and stay after….
December 2, 2025, 12:23 PM IST
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