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India’s Airfares Are No Longer Rising Or Falling — They’re Splitting
Airfare pricing in India is increasingly split between deep off-peak discounts and sharp peak-season spikes, driven by capacity, competition and disruptions.
The Air India Crash Triggered Scrutiny, But Failed To Usher In Structural Reform
The Air India crash triggered scrutiny and promises of reform, but as the year ends, India’s aviation system looks largely unchanged.
Indian Carmakers Have A Narrow Sweet Spot In 2026 Before Regulatory Reset
Automakers face a fleeting opportunity as demand rebounds before 2026, with tax relief boosting sales even as cost pressures, tariffs and regulation gather pace.
For India’s Defence Manufacturers, 2026 Will Be All About Execution
In 2026, success for the sector will depend on how quickly companies turn orders into deliveries, expand capacities, and stabilise supply chains under tighter timelines.
Deglobalisation Is Pushing India To Rely More On Its Own Oil And Gas
In this week's The Core Report Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Arun Kumar Singh, chairman and CEO of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), about global energy flows fragmentation and how India is prioritising domestic exploration and offshore resources to reduce geopolitical risk and dependence on overseas supplies.
India’s EV Ambitions Will Meet Hard Reality Heading into 2026
India’s EV momentum slowed in 2025 as GST cuts on internal-combustion vehicles and price sensitivity exposed gaps between ambitious targets and market realities.
In 2026, Micromarkets Hold The Edge In India’s Real Estate
Across top cities, these pockets bucked the overall trend and emerged as standout performers.
A New Law And A Long Road For India’s Nuclear Ambitions
Nuclear power, which currently accounts for about 3% of India’s electricity generation at about 9 gigawatts, is targeted to expand more than elevenfold to 100 gigawatts by 2047.
India Sees New Promise In Rare Earths And Oil
In this week’s The Core Report: Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Dr. Ranjit Rath, chairman and managing director of Oil India on India’s push into rare earths and critical minerals, combining exploration, processing and public-sector coordination to cut dependence on China.
Trump’s Tariff Exit, AI Hype And India’s Growth Test: What Will 2026 Look Like?
As 2026 nears, AI hype meets revenue reality, tariffs fade, but India’s growth faces weak demand, rural stress and rising risks.
After Expansion Spree, India’s Cement Majors Will Have To Get To Work In 2026
India’s cement sector enters 2026 focused on cost cuts, sweating assets and execution, as dealmaking slows and pricing power stays weak.
Record EV Discounts Surge As GST Cuts Shift Demand To Petrol, Hybrids
GST cuts have fuelled a surge in ICE demand while EVs pile up on dealer lots. Tata Motors, JSW MG and Mahindra are now rolling out record discounts to clear stock.
