The Father of Indian Chemistry: Prafulla Chandra Ray’s Story
Here’s a thing people don’t often tell you about science. It rarely starts in perfect conditions. No grand labs, no billion-dollar funding, no neat timelines. More often than not, it begins where things are… well, a bit rough around the edges. Late 19th-century India was exactly that. Colonial rule, limited infrastructure, and a scientific ecosystem…
Hyundai Profit Falls 31% Amid the Tensions in West Asia
The West Asia conflict between the US and Iran has set off a domino effect that is starting to affect business in Asia. One of the region’s premier car manufacturers, Hyundai, is now recording a sharp decline in its revenue. According to their latest filings, the company saw a 31% decline in Q1 revenue and…
Why India’s MSMEs Are Stuck in Survival Mode Despite the $5 Trillion Economy Dream
A sector that employs more than 110 million and contributes almost 30% of GDP, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the key to India achieving a 5-trillion-economy. On record, they are being hailed as the drivers of growth, manufacturing, and exports. But on the ground, a reality other than this takes shape. The MSMEs…
Piyush Goyal Puts India as a Top Investment Hub Globally
Recently held India-Korea talks have yielded favorable results for the Indians. However, the highlight of the commerce minister Piyush Goyal’s address has been the talk of the town. Speaking at the India-Korea Business Forum, Goyal said India has consistently pushed to improve the compliance framework and ease of doing business for domestic and foreign investors. …
What is Corporate? What Makes a Company “Corporate”?
Do you ever ask yourself, “What is corporate?” What makes corporate, corporate? All of these questions might feel rhetorical, but there are some special things that make a company corporate. Lately, the term “Lala Company” has been on the up and up. What this means is that some companies, even after being a part of…
January 12, 1962: Operation Chopper
History tends to come with a mission order and a single operational decision. A very momentous day in Vietnam took place on January 12, 1962. The United States initiated Operation Chopper, which was its first official combat operation in the country. It was not initiated by huge numbers of troops landing or television addresses. It…
How India Should Regulate AI in Fintech
Balancing Innovation with Trust and Stability In 2025, India is at the forefront of one of the world’s largest financial revolutions. Artificial Intelligence has moved beyond a futuristic idea and has become a vital part of financial innovation. Industry data show that nearly 90% of Indian banks, fintechs, and insurers have integrated AI into their…
India Retail Inflation Rises to 3.4% in March
According to official data, retail inflation in India rose 3.21% in February and 3.4% in March 2026, reflecting a minor increase in consumer prices. The inflation rate, based on the consumer price index (CPI), remained below the Reserve Bank of India’s medium target of 4%, indicating that price levels remain under control. Food prices contributed…
The Manner in Which CIOs Need to Vindicate Increasing Technology Investments.
CIOs will increase technology spending, and the priorities will be AI governance, cloud optimisation, and organisational financial plan update. The 2025 guide by Forrester suggests that 91% of technology decision-makers worldwide will spend more in the coming year, reversing the tight-fistedness of this year due to economic and geopolitical factors. The optimistic budget forecasts will…