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.
Blockchain: Verify Once, Access Anywhere
The potential of blockchain could be harnessed to improve the quality of customer experience in banking. Here's how.
The New Consumer Economy Is Being Built on Surprises, Not Data
Teen-driven trends are disrupting legacy consumer markets from cinemas to gadgets, forcing brands to rethink how fast and where demand can swing next.
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.
The Signal Daily Is Back — With A Fresh Twist
With its relaunch, The Signal Daily joins The Core’s growing podcast lineup — The Core Report, The Media Room and How India’s Economy Works
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.
From AI To Tariffs: The Impossible Choices for Global CEOs
The global trade wars, triggered by Trumpian tariffs, have CEOs across the globe worried as they are unable to make future predictions. But could these tariff doldrums also serve as a period of reckoning?
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
Tariff Wars Great Opportunity For India’s Exporters, But Can They Match China’s Scale?
Ajay Sahai, director general of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), told The Core that matching China’s scale of exports may be India’s only limit amid this ‘wonderful opportunity’ that the tariff wars have created for India.
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.
















