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Why are shareholders opposing appointment of Aramco chairman on RIL board?

Shareholder activism at RIL? One of the world’s largest institutional investors is opposing the appointment of Saudi Aramco chairman as RIL independent director. Do they have a real case?

Will RBI's auto-debit rules cause recurring payments to fail from today?

The Reserve bank of India's latest rules on auto-debit transactions come into force from today. What will change for the consumers? Will their recurring payment mandates fail? Let’s find out

Global oil prices: The demand-supply dynamics and markets

Global oil prices are hitting all-time highs. Let’s look at why oil prices are surging globally and understand the dynamics of demand & supply in an interview with Dr Kang Wu of S&P Global Platts

Will Superior Voting Rights boost domestic tech startup listing?

Sebi has eased the rules for issuance of shares with superior voting power, bringing India on a par with start-up rules in the US. Will this inspire Indian start-ups to list in India?

Escorts saga: End of the road for Nanda family?

Has life come full circle for the Nanda family of Escorts? Kubota Corp is said to be in talks to become a controlling shareholder of the company. Let’s look at what this means for the Nanda family

Sebi board meeting today: Here are the important issues on agenda

Will market regulator Sebi take up measures allowing PE players to set up mutual funds at today’s board meeting? Will there be a decision on the M&A norms, and special voting rights for startups?

PLI Scheme for auto sector to promote electric vehicles needs a relook

The government's PLI scheme for automobile makers might leave the electric two-wheeler industry, which has seen a lot of action recently, out in the cold. Let's delve into the details of the matter

Draft e-Commerce Rules 2021: Why aren't all ministries on the same page?

There seem to be differences within the government on the draft e-commerce rules. How serious are these? Or is it just part and parcel of any robust policy-making process? Let’s find out

PM Modi in US: What Quad summit and AUKUS mean for India

PM Narendra Modi will participate in the first in-person Quad summit today. Watch this report for insights on the significance of this summit and what India should expect

Tata-Mistry battle: Can debt-ridden SP Group monetise its crown jewel?

The 70-year ties between Tata Group and SP Group have gone from sweet to sour in last few years. Mistrys want to exit Tata Sons and liquidate their stake. Will they succeed? Watch this report

India's plans to build semiconductor ecosystem: Should we be excited?

India needs to create a semiconductor ecosystem to avoid being crippled by the kind of shortages that have hit industries across the globe. But is the plan sound enough this time? Let’s understand

Vodafone Idea: Pain over, or more challenges ahead?

After the govt’s relief package for the telecom sector, Vodafone Idea appears to be back on track for a fresh innings. So is the pain over for Vi, or does it await a bigger battle? Watch this report

Kozhikode air crash: What was behind the accident?

The govt report on Air India plane crash at Kozhikode airport squarely blames the pilot for “misjudgment”. But there are serious questions on institutional failures. Watch this video to know more

45th GST Council Meeting: What to expect from the meet today

The 45th GST Council Meet, the first physical one since the coronavirus outbreak, will be held in Lucknow today. Here are the key issues the Council may address today

One retro tax dispute settled. What about others?

Cairn Energy has said that it is ready to settle its decade-long tax disputes with India. But what about other disputes and how has the government move to scrap retro taxation panned out so far?

Who's to blame for global automakers’ exit from India?

Ford is the fourth US automaker to shrink India operations - after Harley Davidson, UM Motorcycle, and General Motors – in less than 5 years. Is this a comment on India as an investment destination?

JioPhone Next: The ‘most affordable 4G smartphone’

The JioPhone Next, arguably the world’s cheapest 4G smartphone, will launch soon. And there is a lot of speculation on the internet. Watch this video to know what to reasonably expect from the phone

Why is RBI concerned about Equitas-Google Pay tie-up?

What will be the implication of the Equitas-Google Pay deal, or the Kuvera-Amazon Pay deal, on the banking landscape? What is the Reserve Bank of India worried? Watch this video to know

In Focus: Life gets dearer for the Indian Middle class

The economic revival now seems real. FM Nirmala Sitharaman has said it may have started in the first quarter itself. But is this recovery at the expense of the Indian middle class? Let’s find out

In Focus: A turbulent flight ahead for Jet Airways?

Over two years after its operations were suspended, Jet Airways is ready for a take-off again. Will its second take-off be smooth or a turbulent one? Watch this video to learn about the challenges