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BS Views of the Week: Hypocrisy on Pandora papers and India's net-zero path

From the hypocrisy reflected in the global response to the Pandora papers to the strategies that India can adopt to achieve net-zero emissions, here's what Business Standard columnists and editorials had to say this week

China's Lehman moment? How Evergrande crisis may impact India and the world

The troubled Chinese property giant Evergrande has been in the news for some time. Now, global stock markets are grappling with fears of contagion. Let's delve into what's going on with Evergrande and what it means for India.

Pegasus breach: iOS vulnerability fixed, claims Apple

Apple Inc has said it has identified the vulnerability in its iOS which allowed attackers to gain access to Apple devices using the Pegasus surveillance software. It has also claimed that the issue has been patched and its devices are safe now. Let’s understand the Pegasus breach and what Apple has done.

A flicker of hope in the skies?

As the festive season comes closer, most sectors of the economy are witnessing a resurgence in demand. So has the aviation sector. Airlines were already on their knees when the Covid-19 pandemic hit last year. So their return to a relative position of strength, or pre-pandemic volumes, is important, considering most players are embattled and continuously posting losses. Let's dive in.

Developers feel the heat after SC verdict on Supertech

Do you know what’s the most expensive purchase for any middle-class person in India? Yes, you are right... it's his 'dream' house. But this common often buys a mere promise these days rather than a product. It’s the promise to deliver the house within a deadline which comes with no sovereign guarantee.

Infosys attack a shot against Modi's economic agenda?

The recent attack of tech major Infosys by an article in the so-called RSS mouthpiece Panchjanya seems to give a glimpse of what the government and the ecosystem that the BJP exists within think of India Inc and private enterprise. Let’s understand it better with this report.

Explained: How India plans to boost exports

Last year, India set out on an ambitious campaign to increase its income from exports by $350 billion. It tasked Pawan Goenka to chalk out a plan. Watch the video for all the updates.

How new South Korean law may hurts Apple and Google

In a new development, the South Korean government has passed a law which prevents Apple and Google from locking app developers into their built-in payment systems. Let’s understand the business model

OPEC+ meet, Hurricane Ida: Where are oil prices headed?

OPEC and its allies agreed to stick to their existing plan for gradual monthly oil-production increases after a brief video conference. Business Standard reached out to Vandana Hari, Founder & CEO of Vanda Insights on how she sees brent crude trajectory going ahead

MARKET INSIGHTS: Has the IPO dream run peaked?

Out of the eight companies that debuted on bourses in August, five listed at a discount. Aptus Value Housing Finance, Chemplast Sanmar, Nuvoco Vistas, Windlas Biotech and CarTrade Tech made tepid debuts, disappointing investors who often lap up IPOs for a listing pop. According to some analysts, the listing "honeymoon" might just be over. So, what's behind the underperformance? Experts explain

How long before you get to drive your dream car?

Perhaps you're planning to buy a new car this festive season. you'll have to wait longer than you'd like before you can hit the road and drive off. Watch the video to know why.

As Indians shine at Paralympics, will brands take note?

To top the performance at the Olympics, India has notched up its richest medal tally of seven medals midway through the Paralympic Games. What does it mean for players? Watch the video.

The complex case of India's e-commerce policy

The issue of India's proposed e-commerce policy seems to be getting complex by the day. Many stakeholders, including some government entities are raising concerns over the draft rules.

10 years of Tim Cook as Apple CEO

When Tim Cook took over as CEO on August 25, 2011, even the most ardent Apple fans had their doubts. But now, a decade later, Apple is bigger and mightier than ever. No other CEO in history has created so much shareholder value as Cook.

Renew Power's listing via SPAC, and the way forward

Amid an IPO frenzy, Renew Power stands out. The solar energy company took the SPAC route to list on the Nasdaq on August 24th. What is SPAC? Watch the video to know

Automobile industry stuck in a low gear

The Indian automobile industry is going through a rough patch. And the crisis seems to run deep. Get the real picture of the state of affairs through this video. Watch it

Exit route: Jeh quits boards of all listed Wadia group firms

With his withdrawal from the boards of Britannia Industries and Bombay Burmah Trading Corp, Jehangir Wadia is now out of all listed businesses of the 15-billion-dollar Wadia Group.

DLF 3.0: Will history repeat itself for the realtor?

A year after the departure of Kushal Pal Singh from the helm of affairs, history seems to be repeating itself for DLF. And the news is that it is now looking for its ‘version 3.0’. Watch the video for more.

How Tata group has fared under Chandrasekaran

When Natarajan Chandrasekaran took over the reins of Tata Sons four years ago, the group was going through a difficult time. So, how has Tata performed under Chandrasekaran? Let's analyse through facts.

Is India Inc's Q1 show a glimpse of what awaits Street in FY22?

Given the market's forward-looking nature, the question is can earnings recover further? Here is how the top analysts are assessing the Q1 corporate earnings. Watch the video