Proponents of the competition-in-decline hypothesis have called for stricter policing of mergers and acquisitions, arguing that the feds have been too lax in challenging deals Image: Shutterstock Throughout the Biden administration, government officials and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have embraced a narrative of declining competition and consumer welfare. That storyline has been … Read more
In recent years, India’s stock market has seen a phenomenal surge in participation, especially among young and tech-savvy investors. The country’s largest stock brokerages – Zerodha and others – have already acknowledged this several times in the past. This growth is largely due to the user-friendly brokerage platforms that have made investing more accessible than … Read more
On expected lines, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 percent. This is the first rate cut since May 2020, when former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das slashed the repo rate by 40 basis points to a historic low of 4 percent in May 2020, in an out of … Read more
Need more Instagram followers in 2025? You’re perfectly located! Instagram continues to change, and old stunts don’t work any longer. But don’t worry! This guide will show you the best ways to grow fast. You’ll learn smart hacks, secret tricks, and must-know tips to stand out. First, your profile needs to shine. A catchy bio, … Read more
What if the key to safer roads started with a simple idea: Parvah karenge, Surakshit rahenge? This was the heart of this year’s Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan, where the message was loud and clear, road safety isn’t just about laws or fines; it’s about looking out for each other. It’s about understanding that every time we … Read more
Presciently, climate change, geopolitics and income and wealth inequality were all flagged by INSEAD faculty as the biggest risks to business. Image: Shutterstock For the fifth year running, the Edelman Trust Barometer has identified business as the leading institution to address urgent issues in society. The 2025 survey – which captured the sentiments of 33,000 … Read more
Hansal Mehta, Filmmaker, director and producer Image: Bajirao Pawar for Forbes India Hansal Mehta is known to stick his neck out and do what he believes in. Way back in 1993, for instance, when the makers of Khana Khazana, a television show that he directed, wanted a housewife to host it since it was related … Read more
The positives of the FY26 Union Budget and negatives of the Q3FY25 earnings season may be drowned out in the fallout of the US imposing high tariffs on three major exporters to the US Illustration: Chaitanya Dinesh Surpur Markets, already spooked by fears of a tariff war and geo-political tensions, have been jolted further by … Read more
Environmental sustainability focuses on minimizing harm to ecosystems and ensuring the planet’s resources remain viable for future generations. Image: Shutterstock Businesses are recognizing their responsibility to balance profit-making with contributing positively to the planet and society. Global sustainable enterprises are at the forefront of this shift, embedding environmental, societal, and economic sustainability into their operations. … Read more
(left)Josh Drean and Deborah Perry Piscione, Cofounders, Work3 Institute Deborah Perry Piscione is a Silicon Valley serial entrepreneur and VC. Josh Drean, aside from his role as an advisor at the Harvard Innovation Labs, is a co-founder of DreanMedia. Piscione and Drean together have co-founded the Work3 Institute, an AI and Web3 advisory firm, and … Read more