Ajay Seth, Economic Affairs Secretary 5 min read Last Updated : Jul 24 2024 | 11:32 PM IST Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth, in a conversation with Ruchika Chitravanshi and Asit Ranjan Mishra, goes into the details of the Budget fine print. Edited excerpts: From the Reserve Bank of India’s extra dividend, you … Read more
5 min read Last Updated : Jul 24 2024 | 11:54 PM IST Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has diligently done what has been asked of her, as she has consistently done over the last six years — to deliver a Budget document with reasonable fiscal discipline and limited reform ambitions. The question that remains … Read more
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang presents their Blackwell platform at an event ahead of the COMPUTEX forum, in Taipei, Taiwan June 2, 2024. Image: Reuters/Ann Wang Nvidia’s stock has multiplied tenfold since late 2022 and almost tripled so far this year. The chipmaker became the world’s most valuable company for the first time on June 18, … Read more
Can boAt navigate the choppy waters? Illustration: Chaitanya Dinesh Surpur“Have you seen Pirates of the Caribbean,” the seasoned tech analyst posed an intriguing counter-question. “How do you explain the mayhem in the wearable and hearable market in India,” was the original query with which I started the conversation. Can Pirates of the Caribbean, I wondered, … Read more
Discover the brands that are set to become household names in 2024, known for their unwavering commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. These trusted companies have built strong reputations through consistent excellence, innovative products, and exceptional service. As they continue to lead their industries, these brands exemplify reliability and integrity, making them the ones to watch in … Read more
As a tax-paying citizen in India, you might be already aware of the revision to income tax slabs in India every year. With the new tax regime slabs, certain changes have come about. For instance, right now, there are two different income tab slabs in India that you can avail of. The old tax regime … Read more
Innovation is often more of an organic process without any specific eureka moment or single inventor. Image: Shutterstock Investors and business leaders are always on the lookout for the next big thing, the paradigm shift that will upend industries and change the world. The hope is to get in early and ride the wave — … Read more
Nearly 50 percent of India’s agricultural land depends solely on the monsoon for irrigation. A poor monsoon can lower agricultural output and stoke higher food prices and inflation. Image: Amit Dave / Reuteres Early forecasts of a normal and above normal rainfall seem to have gone awry in June. The India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) and … Read more
Today, he’s celebrated as “The Disruption Coach™,” a motivational powerhouse guiding global audiences through the tumult of change and the challenges of disruption. But Simerjeet Singh’s journey to becoming a sought-after international keynote speaker is a tale of unconventional paths and self-made success.A Toast to Beginnings in Hospitality Imagine a young man, bustling around in … Read more
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), generally known as drones, are a diverse range of aerial devices that can be controlled remotely. Initially developed as a military experiment, the Indian army imported drones from Israel in the 1990s to monitor the LOC during the 1999 Kargil War against Pakistan. Over time, drones have seen significant advancements and … Read more