This Week Was A World In Conflict — In India, Gaza And Over Trade
An unalloyed piece of good news is that the duty on alcoholic beverages imported from Britain is slated to come down sharply after the India-UK trade deal. We could raise a toast to that.
As Margins Shrink And Loyalties Shift, FMCG Giants Hit Reset
FMCG majors in India are facing shrinking margins, distributor turmoil, and shifting consumer behaviour, forcing a rethink on pricing, distribution, and brand loyalty.
Cracks Yet To Appear in Real Estate Bull Run, But Resilience Will Be Tested In 2025
Mumbai, Pune, Chennai sales rush unabated as fatigue sets into Hyderabad; NCR and Bengaluru slip.
Fast Tech: Shailendra Katyal Of Lenovo On How Its Omni-Channel Strategy Is Powering Sales
In this week’s The Core Report: Weekend Edition, Lenovo Managing Director Shailendra Katyal shares how the company pioneered four-hour deliveries through its exclusive stores and real-time tech, driving strong consumer demand. Today, its omni-channel model contributes 25% of total revenues.
Trump Retreats On China Tariff; India’s Growth Spark Skips Rural Poor
This week also saw the US economy faltering, gold taking a break from its rising streak and India decided to conduct a caste census.
Ather Energy’s IPO Lands Amidst Markets Jitters, But Can It Deliver Past The Losses?
Ather IPO tests whether its premium positioning, tech-driven product strategy, and early bet on public charging can outpace rivals in a competitive market
Blockchain: Adopt Slowly, Scale Smartly
Blockchain is often considered to be a complex technology appropriate only for large tech firms or crypto enthusiasts. That’s a myth.
Why India's Young Heirs Are Choosing Investing Over Building Businesses
India's young and wealthy are not only aggressively taking risks with investments, but they’re also bracing for uncertainties and safeguarding wealth.








