India’s voice AI revolution hinges on one vital resource—regional voice data—and a new wave of start-ups, creators and researchers are racing to build it from the ground up
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What began as a post-pandemic trend has become a defining structural shift. India’s retail investors are now changing the fabric of the market with their consistent flows, rising sophistication, and growing influence
The RBI’s unchanged repo rate signals monetary stability, which experts say will support homebuyer confidence and developer planning. However, rising input costs continue to challenge project viability, pushing developers to adopt efficient construction methods and explore new geographies
Investors are scrutinising early traction more closely as enterprise AI spending on pilots surges, but much of it may be short-lived
In Q1 FY26, SoftBank’s Vision Fund 2 swung from last year’s losses to strong gains, with Indian food-delivery player Swiggy emerging as one of its star performers. The fund booked $308 Mn in unrealized gains, largely due to Swiggy’s 20%+ share price rally in June and ongoing momentum into July
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India becomes the most heavily taxed US trading partner after new tariffs hit key sectors. Over half of Indian exports to the US now face higher duties amid geopolitical strain
Born of a tectonic collision and still rising, the Himalayas are nature’s youngest, most fragile giants. Now, greed, reckless construction, and climate change are stripping away their defences. Each storm hits harder, each flood runs faster—turning the mountains from life-giver to a towering threat
Reliance Industries has fully written off its ₹1,645 crore investment in Dunzo after the quick-commerce platform went dark in early 2025. Despite a $775 million valuation and backing from Google, Dunzo’s rapid cash burn and leadership exits led to its downfall and Reliance’s biggest tech loss
This report comes at a time when the US government has imposed an additional 25% tariff on all Indian goods and penalties for India's purchases from Russia.
In addition to the introduction of digital tools, the focus must also be on building a culture that encourages continuous innovation and long-term use of these tools, said Tushar Chakraborty of Deloitte India at the Sustainable Mining Forum organised by Outlook Planet
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Born into fortune, India’s next-generation business leaders confront the challenge of meaning, not money
A fresh batch of bosses is stepping into corner suites. They have inherited businesses that kick-started India’s economic revival post-liberalisation. This next-gen cohort faces a different set of challenges—from geopolitical instability to AI. And the world is watching
Parth Jindal Didn’t Train as an Engineer, Yet He’s Rebuilding the Foundations of His Father’s Empire
Sajjan Jindal set up the steel and energy businesses. His son, Parth, has forayed into new sectors such as paints and defence. He is up against established giants. Will the sports-loving entrepreneur sink or soar?
Parth Jindal, MD, JSW Cement and JSW Paints talks to Yuthika Bhargava about his growing up years, professional challenges and vision for the group. Edited excerpts
His granddad was called the takeover tycoon. His father expanded the business. Shashwat Goenka has his job cut out as he charts a new course amid major disruptions
Shashwat Goenka, vice-chairman, RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group talks to Yuthika Bhargava about AI and start-ups as disruptors, and the challenges in front of next-gen leaders. Edited excerpts
By a quirk of fate, she was thrown in at the deep end. But over time Manasi Tata has settled into India’s male-dominated auto sector. Will she be able to steer the world’s top-selling automaker to pole position in India?
Manasi Tata, vice-chairperson, Toyota Kirloskar Motor talks to Yuthika Bhargava about learning on the shopfloor, inclusivity and her vision for the group. Edited excerpts
Businesses such as ports, airports, data centres and green energy will benefit the conglomerate; but headwinds in the form of fraud, insider trading and graft accusations continue to buffet it
As Mukesh Ambani nears handing over India’s top conglomerate, the scions face tech disruption and lofty investor expectations. RIL is not only India’s most valuable firm, but also a key driver of its economic aspirations
Today, women from business families are increasingly stepping into roles of responsibility and authority in their family businesses
Today’s inheritors are stepping into mature, well-governed successful businesses, without the same fire in the belly to build something from scratch
Striking a balance between carrying forward the family legacy as well as forging one’s own identity plays a vital role in determining success for next-generation leaders
A handful of investors are reshaping the climate-tech landscape—backing hard infrastructure, long-haul founders and patient capital to build the rails of a greener economy
The future may be electric, but India’s auto workforce is struggling to keep pace with the transition to green mobility
New research shows that rent deregulation in India can backfire by shrinking migration and jobs, instead of boosting urban growth
India’s equity landscape is evolving fast. Dhiraj Relli, managing director and chief executive, HDFC Securities, talks about factors that are reshaping investor behaviour
As the fall semester nears, shifting global policies push Indian students to explore alternative academic destinations
Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, discusses with Neeraj Thakur and Parth Singh big-ticket hospitality projects and his plans for the state’s rural economy. Edited excerpts
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Caught between tariff wars and shifting alliances, India plays the long game; prioritising strategic autonomy over superpower pressure
