Introduction First, a confession. If Delhi were an expense line on a corporate profit and loss statement, it would be filed under an infamous category: uncontrolled operating cost. For decades, the city’s smog looked like a public health problem, the sort of distant civic nuisance executives signed off on municipal…

CAN JIO-ALLIANZ PARTNERSHIP CHANGE REINSURANCE INDUSTRY? Introduction In a move that could significantly reshape the contours of India’s financial services sector, Jio Financial Services and Allianz have announced a proposed 50:50 joint venture in the reinsurance business. While the news may seem buried in the otherwise sleepy and highly technical…

Background In recent years, air travel in India has undergone dramatic shifts, not only in terms of passenger volume and post-pandemic recovery, but also in how airports are owned, operated, and financed. At the centre of this transformation stands the Adani Group, which, over the past five years, has become…

India’s new trade curbs on bangladesh, EXPLAINED When Neighbours Stop Smiling – How Trade Has Become the New Battlefield Between India and Bangladesh Background For decades, the border between India and Bangladesh has been more than just a line on a map, it’s been a vital artery of commerce, culture,…

Spices and Scotch – New Silk Route Between India and the UK Introduction From the bustling cotton mills of Manchester to the spice-laden markets of Kerala, the economic entanglements between India and the United Kingdom stretch back centuries, woven through colonial ambition, industrial revolution, resistance, and eventual independence. Today, those…

Operation Sindoor – Analysing the Balance Sheet of Border Conflicts Introduction Imagine a ledger, thick with pages, each one scribbled with numbers, deals, and balance sheets. Now picture two countries, India and Pakistan, each keeping their accounts, but their books are constantly in the red. Since 1947, these two nations…

Background There are few events in the world that can match the sheer magnitude and mystique of the MahaKumbh Mela. A spiritual spectacle of unparalleled scale, it is where faith becomes tangible, devotion takes form, and millions move as one, bound by an ancient tradition that transcends time. In 2025,…

Background In the sprawling cityscapes of Shanghai and Beijing, the hum of the industry once echoed like a mighty drumbeat, signalling the rise of a global economic titan. Yet, somewhere between the rapid construction of towering skyscrapers and the feverish expansion of new markets, the pulse of China’s economy began…

Introduction Donald Trump is a master of unpredictability, a leader whose political journey has often seemed like an endless series of surprises. His first term in office was marked by bold promises, fierce rhetoric, and a whirlwind of policies that defied conventional wisdom and left even his supporters wondering what…

In the bustling landscape of India’s transportation revolution, one company has emerged as both a beacon of innovation and a lightning rod for controversy—Ola Electric. Picture a vibrant startup bursting onto the scene, much like a new dawn breaking over the horizon, bringing with it the promise of cleaner, greener…