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Will India’s real GDP growth in FY23 be mellower than projected?
What do a recent announcement by the finance minister and the projections of the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee have to say about India’s real GDP growth in FY23? Let’s find out
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What does RBI’s status quo on key policy rates mean?
The Reserve Bank of India kept the key policy rates unchanged in its monetary policy review, surprising most experts who were betting on a reverse repo rate hike. Find out what the status quo mean
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Is another coal shortage crisis looming over India?
Last September, 80% of India’s thermal power plants were left with less than a week’s coal stock. The crisis was averted. A Business Standard report finds we are staring at a similar situation again
 "Is another coal shortage crisis looming over India?")
Lessons from Hyundai row: Why brands should stay away from politics
The appeal of global brands cuts across religious, linguistic and national barriers. But some companies stir controversies by treading into politics. This report offers a peek into this tricky subject
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How Lata Mangeshkar dominated the Indian music economy
Lata Mangeshkar is as relevant in this age of mobile apps, as she was in the era of gramophones. Let’s take a peek into another aspect of the veteran singer’s magical voice -- the business side of it
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Will RBI go for a hike in reverse repo rate?
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee is set to meet this week. Will it hike the reverse repo rate -- at which the central bank absorbs the excess liquidity? Let’s find some answers
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Will RBI’s digital currency give a fillip to fintech sector?
Cryptocurrency has unsettled the govt and the central bank. Apart from taxing it heavily, the govt announced RBI’s digital currency – a crypto competitor. How can it give fillip to the fintech sector?
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How will the new tax rules impact India's crypto investors?
A highlight of Budget 2022 was the proposal to levy 30% tax on gains from transfer of digital assets and 1% TDS on payments towards virtual currencies. What will be the impact on crypto investors?
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What are the key takeaways from Budget 2022?
While tabling her fourth Budget, Nirmala Sitharaman said that it will lay the foundation for the next 25 year’s economic growth. Let us examine what this Budget has in store for the country
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The state of Indian economy, according to the Economic Survey 2022
The economy is likely to grow at 8-8.5% in FY2022-23 and India is geared up to face the challenges posed by pandemic, the Economic Survey tabled yesterday said. Let’s analyse this yearly report card
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What should you expect from the Budget session?
Budget session of the Parliament beginning today will decide the future course on the Indian economy. The session will start with tabling of the Economic Survey that serves as precursor to the Budget
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Will Indian IT industry sustain its growth momentum?
Contribution of IT sector in India’s GDP rose from 1.2% in 1998 to 10% in 2019. It has made its presence felt globally too. Here’s a report on the Indian IT sector and the road ahead for it
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How well Indian companies are meeting their CSR commitment?
The CII on Monday asked the government to consider increasing the CSR levy by 1% for a year, and use the money to give boosters shots. But is India Inc loosening its purse strings for social causes?
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What is behind Swiggy’s $10.7 billion valuation?
After Zepto bagged $100 mn and Dunzo raised Reliance funding, now Swiggy has turned a decacorn. It is planning to go big on quick commerce. Find out how Swiggy doubled its valuation in six months
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Why has Netflix not been able to crack the Indian market?
Netflix Chairman Reed Hastings recently expressed ‘frustration’ over the company’s lack of success in the Indian market. What prompted Hastings to make such a statement? Let’s find out in this report
 "Why has Netflix not been able to crack the Indian market?")
Microsoft’s plunge into the world of gaming
Microsoft took over gaming giant Activision Blizzard to provide ‘building blocks for the metaverse’. But with metaverse still a distant dream, what is behind its plunge into the world of gaming?
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Will 5G come in the way of India’s flight safety?
The US rolled out 5G services amid fears of its interference with on-board instruments in flights. This led many countries to reschedule flights to the US. Will 5G compromise India’s flight safety?
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Why India’s two-wheeler growth story got derailed?
The sales of two-wheelers plunged to lowest in nine years in 2021. Does the trend reflect the declining purchasing power of people in the middle and lower income group? Let’s find out
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How did Chinese smartphones wipe out Indian brands?
Entry of Chinese companies decimated Indian brands like Micromax, Lava, Karbonn and Intex. Why and how the Chinese smartphones wiped out the domestic brands? This report tries to find some answers
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Is all well with fintech giant Paytm?
Paytm’s debut on Dalal Street was disappointing. Last Friday, it announced shutting down its operations in Canada. What is happening inside the country’s fintech giant - our next report offers a peek
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