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- Given that more than 40% of Indian adults are struggling with obesity and diabetes, affordable weight-loss drugs are expected to significantly disrupt the pharmaceutical landscape in the country this year. And, the weight management market could reach Rs 3.99 lakh crore by 2032, growing at a CAGR of more than 9%
India-China relations thaw: Will trade and investments bloom?
With diplomatic relations between India and China showing signs of a thaw, will trade and investments look up? Officials have indicated that India will not ease FDI norms for Chinese firms just now, but will 2025 change this status quo?
What’s on the menu for 2025? Industry experts reveal upcoming F&B trends
What's in store for you in the New Year when you go out for a meal or a drink? We ask industry experts to predict F&B trends for 2025
'Do what's best for employees': Pankaj Jathar, CEO, NIIT Limited
NIIT Ltd is a digital talent development organisation and a provider of managed training services
We should strive towards two non-zero GST rates: Arvind Panagariya
Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, on further reforms in the economy, the Nehruvian era and its impact on policymaking, cash transfers, and more.Outlook for India is very positive: J.P. Morgan’s Paul Uren
Paul Uren, Head of Investment Banking (Asia-Pacific), J. P. Morgan, on M&A activity, the environment of investment banking market in India, and moreRBI's stance should be to keep the rupee more volatile: Neelkanth Mishra
Axis Bank Chief Economist Neelkanth Mishra talks about the rupee, quantitative easing, the Trump impact, and moreSBI Chairman C.S. Setty unveils how strategy & technology are shaping the bank’s future
C.S. Setty, Chairman of the State Bank of India, talks about his plans for the bank, the strategy for the future, and technology, among other things.
The 2025 Slate
The Indian film industry is hoping that 2025 will mark the Return of big-budget blockbusters With up to 30 tech start-ups looking to go public, the year promises to be a turning point for India’s thriving start-up ecosystem. A series of events in the first few weeks of the New Year could shape the trajectory of the equity markets, especially the Trump administration’s policies.Late Manmohan Singh was a complete economist: KM Chandrasekhar
The Manmohan Singh era will go down in history as the one that changed the image of India, not merely in the economic sphere, but in every other aspect.
The most courteous and humble gentleman-scholar PM: Narayana Murthy on Dr Manmohan Singh
In every role he held, be it Finance Minister or Prime Minister, Singh remained open-minded and constantly sought new ideas.GenZ emerges not merely as a demographic cohort but as a profound cultural disruption
This generation is creating new grammar for social and professional existence. They are reimagining the very concept of work, identity, and social belonging.In 2025, build a diversified equity portfolio SIP by SIP
Investors should opt to build a diversified equity portfolio comprising stocks of companies with strong fundamentals.Bitcoin's future as a cornerstone of the financial ecosystem
For Bitcoin, its future lies not as a currency but as a cornerstone of the modern financial ecosystem.AI set to revolutionise health insurance with personalised solutions
As AI advances, so will its role in health insurance. In the future, it shall perform a variety of complex tasks, making it more accessible and aligned with individual needs.AI, robotics and cloud computing have ushered in a new era of employment in India
India's hiring landscape is undergoing a shift. As industries increasingly adopt AI, robotics, and cloud computing, the demand for specialised talent is skyrocketing.Rural India is the new growth leader
Addressing the pressing challenges of climate vulnerability, infrastructure gaps, and skill development will be essential to unlocking rural India's full potential.IPOs set to boom in 2025 as 87 companies eye market debut
In the coming year, as many as 32 companies have Sebi approval to raise Rs. 42,000 crore, while another 55 looking to raise Rs. 1.15 lakh crore are awaiting approval.The Indian cement industry is driving positive change
The Indian cement industry is making significant strides to shift to a more sustainable future. However, challenges such as high infrastructure costs remainDigital transformation in Indian pharma industry is building tomorrow’s care today
The Indian pharma industry is at a juncture where digital transformation is sweeping the healthcare landscape.From digitisation to streaming: Check key trends set to redefine the content space in 2025
A look at the key trends that will redefine how content will be created, distributed, and consumed.Need for regulatory framework in today’s AI-driven data ecosystems
Call to action for 'Data Daan' is the need of the hour to build a national movement on donating data for a digital India, where AI models accurately reflect the Indian context.The four disruptions that are creating a new world order
Four disruptions - urbanisation, technological change, demographic shifts, and global connectivity - are converging to create a new world order.For India's discerning consumer base, consciousness is shaping consumption choice
India has a dynamic and discerning consumer base, whose consumption pattern is experiencing a significant transformation.Collaboration between ISRO, private companies and start-ups will drive India’s space ambitions
The government will focus on R&D and ambitious missions, such as human spaceflight, while operational responsibilities increasingly transition to the private sector.Quality stocks with strong fundamentals will likely outperform momentum-driven ones
Rural consumption is poised to revive, supported by expanding organised retail, better infrastructure, rising household incomes, and government schemes.A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build smarter manufacturing
The intersection of IT, manufacturing operations technology, and sustainability in Industry 4.0 represents a once-in-a-generation opportunityThe End of American Financial Exceptionalism
As the dollar cycle reverses and Asia's rise continues, Indian growth will accelerate.The World in 2030: Likely scenarios and policy implications for India
The policy implications are that India would have to maintain a strong link to a re-industrialising US but find a way to use Chinese capital and inputs. India is vulnerable to extreme heat and yet unprepared. But various initiatives provide a glimpse of what is possible when collaboration and ingenuity come together
