MG Arun
India Today
Mumbai, MH, India
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Why first advance estimates of growth project a mixed outlook for the Indian economy
The 7 per cent GDP growth estimate for 2022-23 may be revised due to geopolitical uncertainties. Crisil anticipates a growth slowdown in the second half of the current year → Read More
From the India Today archives (2016)
The Supreme Court has upheld the Modi government’s November 2016 demonetisation move. We revisit the tumultuous time when 86 per cent of India's currency had been declared invalid → Read More
How Vikram Kirloskar learnt business lessons from Rahul Bajaj
With the Toyota Kirloskar Motor vice-chairman’s death, Indian industry has lost an entrepreneur who eyed long-lasting tie-ups with the best in the world while firmly believing in the power of local manufacturing → Read More
From the India Today archives (2021)
With major crypto players sinking one by one globally, we rewind to how frenzy over the digital currency had gripped the world → Read More
Tata Group icon JJ Irani’s contributions extended well beyond the steel industry
With his death, the Indian industry has lost an upright leader known for his steely resolve and firm commitment to values in business → Read More
Why uncertainty over global crude oil prices concerns India
Rising crude oil prices, coupled with the IMF’s forecast of a global recession and runaway inflation at home, could keep the Indian government and the RBI on tenterhooks in the days to come → Read More
Why 7 per cent retail inflation in August may invite more repo rate hikes by the RBI
Inflation has breached the RBI’s targeted upper level of 6 per cent for eight months in a row, posing fresh challenges for both the central bank and the Union government → Read More
Why Mukesh Ambani setting a date for Jio’s 5G launch is significant
Ambani said the rollout by Diwali will begin with Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai, and cover “every town, taluka and tehsil” of India by December 2023 → Read More
Why it’s too early to celebrate the ‘bull run’ in markets
The threat of a global recession due to the Ukraine war is real while inflation back home has eased only marginally → Read More
How concerns over ‘imported inflation’ forced RBI’s hand on 50 bps repo rate hike
The central bank believes sustained high inflation could destabilise inflation expectations and harm growth in the medium term → Read More
From the archives (2016) | How Mukesh Ambani stormed the telecom world with Jio
Jio caused a splash with its bid in the recent 5G spectrum auctions. The company’s launch of 4G services in 2016 was equally big as it sent rivals into a mad scramble and left consumers spoilt for choice → Read More
Auctions over, how Indian telcos are gearing up for 5G rollout
The government received bids worth over Rs 1.5 lakh crore from operators. The 5G spectrum purchase could increase the telecom sector’s combined debt from Rs 4.73 lakh crore as on March 31, 2022 to nearly Rs 6.1 lakh crore → Read More
Why the Rs 10.7 lakh crore in dues makes MSMEs even more vulnerable
Delayed payments impact the working capital of MSMEs, weaken their financials and even lead to closure of units and job losses → Read More
Why sticky inflation will spur more rate hikes by RBI
Retail inflation, at 7.01 per cent in June, remains a concern as is the weakening rupee → Read More
Why India’s trade deficit rose to a record high in June
Higher import values of crude and petroleum products, coal, coke and electronic goods have contributed to the rise → Read More
Why Akash Ambani’s elevation at Jio marks the beginning of a generational shift at Reliance Industries
At Reliance Jio, Akash was till recently involved in the development of products and digital services applications. → Read More
Why unemployment remains a top concern since onset of pandemic
The unemployment rate fell marginally in May 2022 but the recovery was not broad-based. Only robust economic growth can create more jobs on a sustained basis → Read More
Facing the heat: Why start-ups are in trouble
The changing post-pandemic business climate, uncertainties around the Ukraine war and a global funds squeeze are forcing some Indian start-ups to sack hundreds of their staff. → Read More
Why stock markets are in a jittery phase
The steep US Fed rate hike and the high prices of crude oil, which have hovered around $120 a barrel for weeks, remain big concerns → Read More
Why RBI may raise interest rates above pre-pandemic level by end of fiscal
The central bank will go beyond the 50 basis points hike it announced on June 8 as high inflation continues to be a threat → Read More