Global headwinds, tightening monetary policy and the lingering effects of the pandemic have combined to create a gloomy global outlook. However, supported by domestic growth, India ... Read more
Global headwinds, tightening monetary policy and the lingering effects of the pandemic have combined to create a gloomy global outlook. However, supported by domestic growth, India is projected to be one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. Jagadish Shettigar and Pooja Misra analyses in this episode. This episode is being hosted by Prasid Banerjee. Read more
After a turbulent 2022, the world is heading into another year of multiple disruptions, apart from an economic slowdown. Shashank Mattoo breaks down five crises, some old and other ... Read more
After a turbulent 2022, the world is heading into another year of multiple disruptions, apart from an economic slowdown. Shashank Mattoo breaks down five crises, some old and others new, to watch out for in the months ahead. This episode is being hosted by Prasid Banerjee. Read more
Hiring freezes and fewer counter-offers have brought the recruitment frenzy in India’s information technology (IT) companies to a halt. Still, attrition in the sector for the Octob ... Read more
Hiring freezes and fewer counter-offers have brought the recruitment frenzy in India’s information technology (IT) companies to a halt. Still, attrition in the sector for the October-December period will hover around 20%. Mint's Devina Sengupta explains why. This episode is being hosted by Prasid Banerjee. Read more
India’s smartphone market is set to contract by 5% in 2022 to 160 million units—the second time since 2020 when the pandemic and lockdowns impacted sales. Why has the market contra ... Read more
India’s smartphone market is set to contract by 5% in 2022 to 160 million units—the second time since 2020 when the pandemic and lockdowns impacted sales. Why has the market contracted this year and what’s in store in 2023? Mint's Gulveen Aulakh explains. This episode is hosted by Prasid Banerjee. Read more
PVR Cinemas has opened its ‘ICE’ theatre in Delhi, a new format that claims to offer an experience that’s impossible to replicate at home. Many immersive movie technologies in Indi ... Read more
PVR Cinemas has opened its ‘ICE’ theatre in Delhi, a new format that claims to offer an experience that’s impossible to replicate at home. Many immersive movie technologies in India’s theatres have not been particularly successful. Can ICE theatres change this? Mint's Shouvik Das explains in this episode. This episode is being hosted by Prasid Banerjee. Read more
The border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka has simmered ever since the two states were created. With no acceptable political solution, the matter is now before the Suprem ... Read more
The border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka has simmered ever since the two states were created. With no acceptable political solution, the matter is now before the Supreme Court. N Madhavan explains the recent flare-up. This episode is being hosted by Prasid Banerjee. Read more
Covid-19 cases are rising in several countries including China, as the BF.7 variant of the omicron virus spreads rapidly. India is strengthening surveillance, even though the count ... Read more
Covid-19 cases are rising in several countries including China, as the BF.7 variant of the omicron virus spreads rapidly. India is strengthening surveillance, even though the country has reported a decline in cases and deaths. Mint's Priyanka Sharma explains the spurt in China and if we should be worried. This episode is being hosted by Prasid Banerjee. Read more
The Parliamentary standing committee on finance, led by the BJP’s Jayant Sinha, has recommended modifying a Bill currently before the Parliament to make the Competition Act more up ... Read more
The Parliamentary standing committee on finance, led by the BJP’s Jayant Sinha, has recommended modifying a Bill currently before the Parliament to make the Competition Act more up-to-date. Gireesh Chandra Prasad examines what’s in store for businesses. This episode is being hosted by Prasid Banerjee. Read more
Since the Russian invasion began in February, Ukraine has seen its cities reduced to rubble and critical civilian infrastructure bombed into ruin. The astronomical cost of rebuildi ... Read more
Since the Russian invasion began in February, Ukraine has seen its cities reduced to rubble and critical civilian infrastructure bombed into ruin. The astronomical cost of rebuilding Ukraine is on the minds of major Western leaders. Mint's Shashank Mattoo explains. This episode is being hosted by Prasid Banerjee. Read more
Oil prices that shot up after Russia invaded Ukraine in March plunged as low as $76.1 early December, bringing cheer for the economy. However, retail customers may have to wait lon ... Read more
Oil prices that shot up after Russia invaded Ukraine in March plunged as low as $76.1 early December, bringing cheer for the economy. However, retail customers may have to wait longer for relief. Jagadish Shettigar & Pooja Mishra analyse the implications of cheaper oil for the Indian economy. This episode is being hosted by Prasid Banerjee. Read more
