The Morning Show

RBI monetary policy: What's the difference between pause and pivot?

Markets heaved a sigh of relief when RBI hit the pause button on rate hike. While announcing it, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said, “It’s a pause and not a pivot”. What do these two terms mean?

What are overweight, underweight and equal weight stocks?

The shares of automotive engineering firm KPIT Technologies nosedived last Monday after JPMorgan initiated coverage with an underweight rating. What exactly do overweight or underweight stock mean?

What is Apple’s mixed reality headset?

Apple is planning to launch its first mixed-reality headset – which it sees as the start of a post-iPhone age. But what is this Apple’s mixed reality headset? Let’s find out in this report

What is a reusable launch vehicle?

Isro successfully conducted a landing experiment for a reusable launch vehicle or RLV at its Chitradurga facility. It is expected to cut the costs of space missions significantly. But what is an RLV?

Why has Donald Trump been indicted?

Donald Trump became the first former president of the United States to face criminal charges. A grand jury in New York voted to indict him. But why has he been charged?

Will your UPI wallet payments not be free anymore?

NPCI’s decision to levy 1.1% interchange fees on UPI-wallet payments has led to a lot of speculation on social media. People are worried that this will make transactions costlier. But is it true?

What are municipal bonds?

Of late, the interest around municipal bonds has been surging. Reports have suggested that Chennai could launch its own municipal bonds in 2023 itself. So, what are municipal bonds?

What is a bank stress test?

Following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has asked Indian banks to stay alert and take stress tests. So, what are bank stress tests?

What is the Wagner Group?

The Wagner Group, in a recent warning to Russia, said the Ukrainian army is preparing a major attack to cut off Russian forces in eastern Ukraine. So, what is the Wagner Group? Let’s find out

What is a Global Systemically Important bank?

The Swiss regulators’ intervention helped mitigate the risks of a global banking panic situation as Credit Suisse was listed under Global Systemically Important Bank (G-SIB). Find out what is G-SIB

What is the Toshakhana case against Imran Khan?

Last year, members of the ruling coalition alleged former Pak PM Imran Khan had not disclosed to the Toshakhana information about gifts given to him. What is the Toshakhana case against Imran Khan?

What is market cap-to-GDP ratio?

The Indian stock markets have remained subdued, with the market cap-to-GDP ratio falling to a three-year low. Find out what an m-cap-to-GDP ratio is, and how investors should read it.

What is FATF?

A recent report by the Financial Action Task Force, or FATF, has triggered a political face-off between the ruling and the opposition parties in India. Let’s find out what is FATF.

What is a bank run?

On March 10, Silicon Valley Bank or SVB in the US collapsed due to a bank run triggered by falling bond values of the bank as well as slowdown in the tech industry. So, what is a bank run?

What is contagion risk?

Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse has had a ripple effect not only in tech industry but also in the banking sector. This has spread the fear of contagion risk in the industry. But what is contagion risk?

What is deposit insurance?

To protect investors’ money during events like the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, govts & central banks across the world have a provision of deposit insurance. How does it work when a bank collapses?

What is the High Seas Treaty?

Not just our coastlines, but our deep seas too are getting polluted. Rampant shipping and litter are wreaking havoc. But a new treaty offers some hope. We explain this High Seas Treaty for you

What is Sovereign Default?

February’s retail inflation in Pakistan has soared past 31%. Its rupee has devalued by 30% during 2022. The country is staring at a sovereign default. But what is a sovereign default? Let’s find out

What is Microsoft Phone Link app?

Connecting your Android phone to a PC has always been a difficult task. But Microsoft’s Your Phone app had made it possible. Now, it has launched Microsoft Phone Link app. Find out more about it

What is generative artificial intelligence?

TCS, the country’s 2nd largest company by market capitalisation, has said that platforms like ChatGPT will create an ‘AI co-worker’ and not replace jobs. What is generative artificial intelligence?