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.
Fewer Cards, Not Riskier Borrowers: TransUnion CIBIL CEO Bhavesh Jain On India’s Credit Card Slowdown
In this week’s The Core Report: Weekend Edition, Jain explains that credit card delinquencies appear higher due to fewer new cards being issued. Consumer awareness has improved, with many actively comparing credit card and personal loan options —indicating a maturing credit culture.
Pahalgam Attacks Add Yet Another Layer Of Uncertainty To India’s Woes
India’s response to the attacks only adds to the trade and economic uncertainty unleashed by US president Donald Trump’s crude attempts to make America great again.
The US Student Visa Crackdown Has Turned Study Dreams Into A Legal And Financial Gamble
Trump’s second term is triggering visa cancellations, OPT threats, and rising student loan risks, forcing Indian households to rethink the value of a U.S. degree.
Textile Hub Tiruppur Wary Of Tariff Gains, Seeks Govt Safeguards
Most US buyers are bargaining, asking exporters to bear a part of the tariff burden, even as reports say that they might gain from redirected orders from other countries.
Reinventing Again And Again: Mercedes-Benz India CEO Santosh Iyer On Catching Up With EV Boom And India Strategy
In this week’s The Core Report: Weekend Edition, Iyer spoke about the changing Indian consumer, why people are opting for EVs and how the company is constantly looking for localisation, including in India, to keep costs in check.
Behind India’s Credit Card Spending Surge: Young Borrowers, Rising Defaults
Despite record-high credit card debt and rising NPAs, experts say the situation isn’t alarming—yet. But regulators are tightening norms amid repayment stress.
Why Celebrating Lower Tariffs Misses The Bigger Battle
With looming US tariffs, India must focus on reducing factor costs and becoming genuinely competitive and productive to hold its ground in global trade















