In this episode of Strategic Minds, Mr. Neeraj Thakur, Editor, Outlook Business, speaks with Mr. Praveen Khandelwal, Member of Parliament and one of India’s strongest voices for traders. From activist to lawmaker, his journey captures the fight and spirit of small traders who keep India’s economy moving.
India’s new Electricity (Amendment) Bill seeks to do for power what GST did for taxation by unifying a fragmented system, curbing inefficiency and imposing fiscal discipline on a politically charged sector
Finance minister says GST benefits reaching consumers, boosting sales across key sectors
As Washington raises tariffs and visa costs, New Delhi insists trade talks will move only after ensuring the interests of farmers and small businesses are secure
India’s Swadeshi tech movement is gathering pace as local start-ups like Zoho, and Mappls emerge as credible alternatives to global Big Tech platforms
Legal experts say Tata Sons’ push to avoid listing is more about preserving its promoters’ original goals. A public listing could dilute the Tata trusts’ control over Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata group, a matter which is the core of the current battle
In Q2 FY26, TCS reported total contract value (TCV) of $10 billion, up 16% YoY, driven by balanced deal wins across sectors, including a major deal with insurance firm Tryg. BFSI contributed $3.2 billion and consumer business $1.8 billion, fuelled by AI-driven modernisation, vendor consolidation, and cost-efficiency efforts
Signature Global Ltd has issued 87,500 non-convertible debentures worth ₹875 crore at an 11% coupon rate to retire existing debt and support expansion. The Gurugram-based realty firm, a top-five listed developer, aims for ₹12,500 crore in pre-sales in 2025‑26
India’s automobile exports grew 26% in Q2, driven by strong demand for passenger vehicles and two-wheelers in key global markets.
India’s new Electricity (Amendment) Bill seeks to do for power what GST did for taxation by unifying a fragmented system, curbing inefficiency and imposing fiscal discipline on a politically charged sector
Cars are a reflection of both purchasing power and aspiration, and in India the story is full of contradictions
Rivals have thrown down the gauntlet to Maruti. Will the market leader rise to the challenge and be able to race ahead?
If there is one thing we have learnt from the rise of Tata Motors, Mahindra, Hyundai, Kia and MG Motors in the aspirational SUV and EV segments, it is this: today’s customers desire futuristic design, high-end features, digital integration and robust safety credentials
Rajesh Menon, director general, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, talks to Rakshit Kumar about the impact of the new GST regime and the challenges facing the auto industry among other things. Edited excerpts
Recent bonhomie cannot gloss over the fact that China can throw a spanner in India’s growth story by withholding exports of key ingredients
Imported labels no longer have India’s premium shelves to themselves as homegrown spirits gain recognition and push for global market share
Universities struggle to grow their endowment funds as a multitude of regulations and bureaucratic roadblocks keep potential donations and gifts from compounding
India’s digital public infrastructure won global praise with Aadhaar and UPI. But its newer platforms are stumbling at scale, exposing gaps in design, delivery and adoption
Cred founder Kunal Shah talks to Deepsekhar Choudhury about survival, scale and institution-building, his focus on India’s most affluent consumers, design and ambition—and why prosperity demands risk-taking. Edited excerpts
India’s leap to E20 petrol has been hailed as a green triumph; but as policymakers eye E27, the fuel’s promise masks a messy reality
Expensive models and stagnation in middle-class wages have stalled personal electric vehicles from whizzing down Indian roads. Is it time for a course correction?
A craft gin from the Northeast has shaken the alcobev industry by winning international accolades. But that’s not enough to slake the start-up founder’s thirst for growth
A study finds that migration and trade links are weaker than assumed, with Indian and Chinese migrants showing limited, context-specific economic impact
Rasna grew from humble beginnings in Ahmedabad. Over the decades, it has become a soft-drink concentrate leader and a household name, adapting to changing tastes and markets
Ananth Narayanan, chief executive of BRND.ME, formerly Mensa Brands, tells Nabodita Ganguly in an email interview why emerging markets are positioned to lead the next wave of aspirational brands. Edited excerpts
One of the dangers of AI is the advent of convincing deepfakes generated by morphing images, voice notes and videos that can hoodwink you into erroneously revealing financial details or making payments to scamsters
Gold and silver buying kicks off on Dhanteras amid record gold prices of ₹1,34,800 per 10 grams
Amazon Pay chief Vikas Bansal emphasises a holistic approach to payments, advocating reasonable MDR for UPI and long-term growth through customer-focused innovation, strategic investments like Axio and continued expansion of secure AI-driven payment solutions
Workplace transitions now demand young graduates to require more than tech skills to find meaning in fast changing workplaces, build resilience, and deal with people with empathy and authenticity
