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- The power sector is one of the key growth drivers of the economy. While there has been fast capacity addition in renewables, the excess capacity in thermal power has weighed it down
- Despite an ambitious target, public expenditure on infrastructure - the only functional engine of the economy - is dwindling. That spells bad news for economic recovery
Managing Finances in Sunset Years
Senior citizens have been hit hardest by record low interest rates since that is their main source of regular income during retirement years. There are also very few health insurance plans available above 65, and those that are there come with high premiums. Heres How they can tide over this crisis
High On Guitar Strings
"Music acts as an outlet for me to explore my creative side. It gives me a positive high. I find great pleasure in writing lyrics," says KachhwahaThe Oracle Who Plays The Ukulele
Buffet picked up playing the ukulele while wooing his first wife, Susan. He has performed duets for charity with rock band Jon Bon Jovi and actress Glenn Close Farming is a very enriching and rewarding experience, says Gorthi
Money Matters
Managing your money can be tricky. Send your queries, and personal finance experts will help you resolve any issue
Joining the Blockchain
From banking and logistics to governance, the public ledger technology is helping cut cost and time, enhancing efficiencies
Fixing AAR
The advance ruling mechanism under GST is fraught with many gaps, which is compounding the problems of taxpayers India and the US are likely to restore some trade concessions, but an FTA is still years away
Stuck in Reverse Gear
The pandemic is set to push the auto industry back by over a decade. Partial recovery in June and July has raised hopes, but will it sustain?Online Gaming: Show Me the Money
Stuck at home with limited sport and entertainment options, many are taking to online gaming. While companies hope to retain the surge in users, gaming is yet to make big money in India
Fintechs Face RBI Red Flag
Fintechs' ties with banks and NBFCs have come under the Reserve Bank of Indias scanner for shoddy practices. Here is the inside story
Infrastructure Fault Lines
With one major economic engine practically flat since 2013, India was still chugging along. Then, with domestic economy beginning to slow down, the second engine - private investment - started sputtering
The Return of Micromax
After getting blitzed out of the market by Chinese smartphone makers, desi brand Micromax is making a comeback. Aided by a rising anti-China sentiment, it wants to regain its old position. Will it succeed?
