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The government's decision to increase the tax collected at source on some foreign payments, including tour packages, to 20 per cent has caused concern. But here are some hacks that can ensure that the hit isn't too steep
Updated : Aug 09, 2023

Here’s how you can reduce the TCS hit on your foreign trip

The government's decision to increase the tax collected at source on some foreign payments, including tour packages, to 20 per cent has caused concern. But here are some hacks that can ensure that the hit isn't too steep

Tata Play is counting on its OTT aggregation platform Binge to bolster its falling numbers. But it'll be a while before the new kid in town can stop the company from bleeding
Updated : Aug 09, 2023

Tata Play, the new entrant in the OTT space: Can the company take on its well-established rivals?

Tata Play is counting on its OTT aggregation platform Binge to bolster its falling numbers. But it'll be a while before the new kid in town can stop the company from bleeding

Sales of painkillers have seen double-digit growth over the past two years after stagnating during Covid-19. Will the strong run continue?
Updated : Aug 09, 2023

Painkillers have logged double-digit growth in the past 2 years; will the rally continue?

Sales of painkillers have seen double-digit growth over the past two years after stagnating during Covid-19. Will the strong run continue?

Despite the recent announcement of a new enabling policy, the Indian Space Technology ecosystem may require further intervention to conquer new frontiers
Updated : Aug 08, 2023

Ready for lift-off: Why India's space tech ecosystem will require more govt interventions

Despite the recent announcement of a new enabling policy, the Indian Space Technology ecosystem may require further intervention to conquer new frontiers

While increasing adoption of the cloud has helped businesses function efficiently, it has also provided a window to bad actors to exploit vulnerabilities in these systems for financial gain
Updated : Aug 08, 2023

The dark side of the cloud: How cloud is becoming prey to sophisticated forms of cyber attack

While increasing adoption of the cloud has helped businesses function efficiently, it has also provided a window to bad actors to exploit vulnerabilities in these systems for financial gain

Valuations of many notable indian start-ups, ranging from Byju's to oyo, among others, have dropped by almost 50 per cent after the funding boom of 2021
Updated : Jul 31, 2023

From BYJU's to OYO: Why retaining investor confidence is the new battleground

Valuations of many notable Indian start-ups, ranging from Byju's to Oyo, among others, have dropped by almost 50 per cent after the funding boom of 2021. with fortunes changing, raising capital is no cakewalk today as the battle now has moved to retaining investor confidence

BYJU'S is confronting the crisis of its lifetime, with auditor Deloitte and several board members jumping ship, and funding drying up. Drastic measures are the need of the hour
Updated : Jul 28, 2023

Crisis at BYJU'S: Here's why the edtech major needs to implement some drastic measures

BYJU'S is confronting the crisis of its lifetime, with auditor Deloitte and several board members jumping ship, and funding drying up. Drastic measures are the need of the hour

The insolvency and bankruptcy code simply isn't working, despite dozens of amendments and good intent. An inside look at its flaws, and how to make it work
Updated : Jul 27, 2023

India's Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is not working; here's what's going on

The insolvency and bankruptcy code simply isn't working, despite dozens of amendments and good intent. An inside look at its flaws, and how to make it work

The government's decision to pare subsidies under the FAME II scheme led to a massive drop in sales of EVs in June
Updated : Jul 25, 2023

FAME II: India's EV sector looks for hope from govt to extend subsidy scheme

The government's decision to pare subsidies under the FAME II scheme led to a massive drop in sales of EVs in June. But with talks on for extending FAME and other measures, the industry holds out hope for continued support

PIVOT Rajeev Chaba, CEO Emeritus of MG Motor India, and his team have drawn up a plan to not just help the company survive, but also grab a larger market share
Updated : Jul 25, 2023

India's crackdown on Chinese firms: How automakers MG Motor, BYD are coping

As Indian authorities keep a strict watch on Chinese investments, two Chinese four-wheeler majors, MG Motor and BYD, are changing track and preparing for the long haul

Hero-Harley, Bajaj-Triumph and Honda, among others, are gearing up for a bruising battle with premium motorcycles giant Royal Enfield. No matter the outcome, there will only be one winner, the customer.
Updated : Jul 24, 2023

Big motorcycle battle: Hero-Harley, Bajaj-Triumph and Honda are gearing to fight Royal Enfield; here's who can win

Hero-Harley, Bajaj-Triumph and Honda, among others, are gearing up for a bruising battle with premium motorcycles giant Royal Enfield. No matter the outcome, there will only be one winner, the customer.

Zee's promoters are not having it easy with Sebi as an interim order plays spoilsport. This could put its impending merger with Sony Pictures Network India at risk. What lies ahead?
Updated : Jul 10, 2023

The Zee Crisis: Is the Subhash Chandra-led entertainment company's ongoing merger with Sony in jeopardy?

Zee's promoters are not having it easy with Sebi as an interim order plays spoilsport. This could put its impending merger with Sony Pictures Network India at risk. What lies ahead?

Located in the small, religious town of Bodh Gaya, the new IIM is fast emerging as a major B-school defying all odds
Updated : Jun 23, 2023

Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya: How the new IIM is slowly becoming a major B-school

Located in the small, religious town of Bodh Gaya, the new IIM is fast emerging as a major B-school defying all odds

The thin presence of women in India’s top echelons of management has its roots in the abysmal gender diversity in the country’s B-schools. Things have moved in the past decade, but not enough
Updated : Jun 23, 2023

Why India's B-schools should take the issue of gender parity more seriously

The thin presence of women in India’s top echelons of management has its roots in the abysmal gender diversity in the country’s B-schools. Things have moved in the past decade, but not enough

High-octane OTT platforms struggle to get paid subscribers in an India where free content is easily available. And there's no easy way out
Updated : Jun 15, 2023

Will OTT platforms succeed in getting paid subscriptions when free content is easily available

High-octane OTT platforms struggle to get paid subscribers in an India where free content is easily available. And there's no easy way out

India's e-waste problem is getting bigger by the day, prompting the government to attempt to formalise the recycling ecosystem
Updated : Jun 14, 2023

Will India’s bet on new policy to tackle e-waste pay off?

India's e-waste problem is getting bigger by the day, prompting the government to attempt to formalise the recycling ecosystem

From environment-friendly jet fuel to phasing out single-use plastics, to carbon mapping airport assets, the world's fastest-growing aviation market is firmly on the flight path to sustainability
Updated : Jun 14, 2023

Green wings: Inside airlines’ quest to become more environment-friendly

From environment-friendly jet fuel to phasing out single-use plastics, to carbon mapping airport assets, the world's fastest-growing aviation market is firmly on the flight path to sustainability

With a dedicated second fund, Avaana Capital sharpens its focus on fostering an early-stage start-up ecosystem that champions sustainability and climate action
Updated : Jun 14, 2023

How Avaana Capital is looking to create an ecosystem that champions sustainability

With a dedicated second fund, Avaana Capital sharpens its focus on fostering an early-stage start-up ecosystem that champions sustainability and climate action

Billions of investor dollars are at stake as the online pharmacy sector faces down strong headwinds from physical pharmacies and the government
Updated : Jun 13, 2023

On the edge: E-pharmacies struggle amid competition from physical stores and lack of regulatory clarity

Billions of investor dollars are at stake as the online pharmacy sector faces down strong headwinds from physical pharmacies and the government

While the jury is still out on Go First making a comeback, the crisis triggered by India's fourth-largest airline might throw the country's reviving aviation sector into a prolonged tailspin
Updated : Jun 12, 2023

Mayday! How Go First insolvency could dent India’s aviation sector!

While the jury is still out on Go First making a comeback, the crisis triggered by India's fourth-largest airline might throw the country's reviving aviation sector into a prolonged tailspin

Tech has transformed the Indian education ecosystem, giving birth to teacher crorepatis.
Updated : Jun 06, 2023

How Indian edtech players gave birth to a new crop of millionaire teachers

Tech has transformed the Indian education ecosystem, giving birth to teacher crorepatis. Sustaining the dream run, however, is becoming arduous for them as pressure mounts from edtechs to sell courses and generate revenue