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The Unopened GST Diwali Hamper Creates Hurdles For The Season Of Discounting
To discount or not to discount — that’s the question chasing retailers this festive season.
India Sets Global Low For Green Ammonia, But Delivery Will Be The Real Test
Subsidies cushion the bids, the definition of “green” is more vague than certain global standards, and most projects are still in the nascent stage.
Floods, Tariffs, AI: India’s Perfect Storm Of Disruption
Trump tariffs hit India despite hopes of waiver, leaving exporters panicked. Government scrambles to find new markets as industries face threats, northern floods worsen, and AI disruptions add fresh uncertainty.
Why India’s Pilots Say DGCA’s Anti-‘Poaching’ Push Misses The Point
India has urged ICAO to curb foreign airlines “poaching” Indian pilots, seeking notice periods to protect carriers. Pilots oppose, calling it restrictive and blaming poor pay, conditions, and industry instability for exits.
Middle Managers On Road To Perdition As Tech, Age, And Slowdown Eat Up Jobs
Unable to transition ahead, India’s middle managers face an existential crisis.
Middle Class Values Clash With Venture-Funded Dreams
India’s ban on online money gaming has sparked debate, with companies pivoting, investors panicking, and critics questioning delayed action, citing youth addiction and conflict with middle-class values.
Suzlon’s High-Tech Makeover: Vice Chairman On Using Data To Squeeze Every Electron From The Wind
In The Core Report's Special Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Girish Tanti, vice chairman of Suzlon, about how Suzlon has adopted digitalisation using data science, IoT, robotics, and drones to optimise design, manufacturing, and manage wind assets efficiently.
Trump, Putin, GST: A Hectic Week For India And The World
Last week saw GST reform plans, a Trump-Putin summit, and US criticism of India, but clarity on tariffs and GST impact remains elusive.
Ambanis Caught In Crossfire As US Continues To Pressure India On Oil
US Treasury chief Scott Bessent slammed India’s Russian oil buys, hinting at Ambanis and calling its reselling “unacceptable.” What’s behind the attack?
GST Overhaul Aims to Lift Spending, Cushion Trade Shocks
In The Core Report's Special Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks to Prashanth Agarwal, Partner, PwC and Rohit Jain, Deputy Managing Partner at Economic Laws Practice (ELP), to discuss what Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new GST plan could mean for businesses, consumers, and the Indian economy. Experts also highlight achievements in tax uniformity, digitalisation, rising compliance, revenue growth, and the unfinished agenda.
No Quick Fix: Industry Says Tariff Relief Will Take Time
In this week's The Core Report: The Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks to Rahul Mehta, head of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India and Ajay Srivastava, founder of the Global Trade Research Institute, about how India can respond to shifting US tariffs. Both stress that Plan B lies in diversifying exports to new markets, negotiating trade agreements, cautiously using incentives, and pushing long-term reforms—while warning that quick fixes or heavy subsidies are unrealistic.
India Can Rise Against The Economic Blockade
Indian businesses pivot to new markets amid Trump’s tariff unpredictability, while government support is expected for small, affected firms.
