UpFront
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Air India crash: Lessons for the Indian aviation ecosystem
The crash has led to heightened scrutiny of Air India and the aviation watchdog. Amid obvious questions, experts say there are learnings for the entire sector
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The rare earth magnet shortage: What can Indian automakers do?
If the supply of rare earth magnets is not resolved soon, India's auto sector could be looking at production disruptions by early August, thwarting the festive season which accounts for 30-35 percent annual sales
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Why the rare earth shortage is a crisis on steroids for Indian carmakers
Carmakers have been pushed around more than once because of drastic and unexpected changes in norms-related to emissions and safety, for example. Now, they are putting up a brave face in the midst of a rare earth storm. But for how long?
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Hiring 2.0: Why India Inc is prioritising skills over degrees
For employers, upskilling and certifications are valuable indicators of a candidate's job readiness. They now increasingly evaluate professionals on these as part of their broader hiring matrix over formal degrees
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Inside MakeMyTrip's $3.1 billion shake-up
The online travel provider raised a record sum to reduce Trip.com's stake amid geopolitical tensions and allegations over Chinese links. The China-based platform says the sale aligns with its strategy to optimise its investment portfolio
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WhatsApp and Amazon Prime Video aim to encash user attention
With rising competition and costs, the two ad-free platforms are now turning to a newer, more promising revenue stream
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West Asia crisis: Is India insulated?
The closure of the critical oil corridor Strait of Hormuz will lead to a steep increase in oil prices affecting all countries as prices tend to be linked across markets
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The million-dollar pitch: Who'll be the next iconic cricketing brand?
As legends like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retire from Tests, the transition generation led by Shubman Gill will look to step into their shoes, both on and off the field
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Startup IPOs get a Sebi fillip
Some of the reformative decisions taken under Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey will offer greater flexibility in employee stock option plans for founders, and relaxed rules around compulsorily convertible securities
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In defense of Bengaluru
The city has a long tradition of entrepreneurship. That, laced with openness and accessibility, is Bengaluru's heartbeat, and why founders thrive there. It is not about the infrastructure, it is about the kinship
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Shubhranshu Singh joins the inaugural board of the Effie LIONS Foundation
Leading Indian marketer Shubhranshu Singh has been appointed to the inaugural board of the Effie LIONS Foundation to help shape global marketing talent