The Morning Show
Why is Tata driving to the UK for EV battery gigafactory?
Tata Group has announced to invest over 5 billion dollars to set up an electric vehicle battery plant in the UK. Bhaswar Kumar looks at Tata's storied past in the UK, to shed light on its future
 "Why is Tata driving to the UK for EV battery gigafactory?")
What can India Inc do to combat ransomware threat?
Flight operations of SpiceJet were hit after a ransomware attack recently. At least seven out of 10 Indian companies suffered from such attack last year. What can India Inc do to combat this threat?
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What can India Inc do to combat ransomware threat?
Flight operations of SpiceJet were hit after a ransomware attack recently. At least seven out of 10 Indian companies suffered from such attack last year. What can India Inc do to combat this threat?
 "What can India Inc do to combat ransomware threat?")
Why must India tread cautiously as it joins IPEF?
This week India joined the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. While the final contours of India’s participation are yet to emerge, there could be areas of friction too. India tread with caution
 "Why must India tread cautiously as it joins IPEF?")
What challenges India may face at Davos?
Global investors will be keenly assessing what the Indian delegation has to say at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting. What will be India’s strategy and what challenges it could face?
 "What challenges India may face at Davos?")
Why is the Indian market a hard nut to crack for foreign retailers?
Metro AG decided to exit India after 19 years. Is Indian market a hard nut to crack for international retail giants? Or India’s business model is tilted in favour of local firms? Let us understand
 "Why is the Indian market a hard nut to crack for foreign retailers?")
How will the SC ruling affect the GST framework?
The Supreme Court ruled that GST on ocean freight paid for import of goods is unconstitutional. What does this mean for the GST framework? How will it affect the Centre’s relationship with states?
 "How will the SC ruling affect the GST framework?")
Will 20% hikes and higher fresher pay be the new norm in IT sector?
Amid the race to hire and retain talents, several IT companies are outdoing each other in doling out attractive packages and bonuses. Will such hikes become the new norms? Find out in this report
 "Will 20% hikes and higher fresher pay be the new norm in IT sector?")
How has Adani group charted its success over three decades?
The last two years have been eventful for Gautam Adani, when his wealth grew from $8.9 bn to $105 bn. Last week, he clinched a deal to acquire Ambuja and ACC cements. Let’s track his growth story
 "How has Adani group charted its success over three decades?")
How are power outages affecting small industries in India?
The ongoing power outages are proving critical for small industries, which are already reeling under high input cost and tepid demand. Find out how industries are bearing the brunt of power cuts.
 "How are power outages affecting small industries in India?")
Why is India facing a shortage of gig workers?
The fledgling online delivery platforms are suddenly facing a shortage of delivery partners. Why are gig workers in such a short supply? How is this affecting food delivery and quick commerce firms?
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Why are top Indian companies vying for Holcim’s India assets Ambuja and ACC?
The race is on to acquire Ambuja Cements and ACC. Why do India’s leading firms want to buy Holcim’s stake? And why did the Swiss company decide to quit India which contributes 27% of its global sales?
 "Why are top Indian companies vying for Holcim’s India assets Ambuja and ACC?")
How a weaker rupee will impact the Indian economy and people?
Indian rupee touched an all-time low against a surging US dollar. Every 5% fall in the rupee adds about 10-15 bps to the inflation. So, what does a weaker rupee mean for the Indian economy?
 "How a weaker rupee will impact the Indian economy and people?")
Should recent events at Axis Mutual Fund worry India’s retail investors?
Two fund managers at Axis Mutual Fund were stripped of their responsibilities recently over suspicion that they were involved in front-running. Is it just a stray incident? Or, the tip of an iceberg?
 "Should recent events at Axis Mutual Fund worry India’s retail investors?")
What should investors look out for in Q4 FY22 corporate earnings?
What do the Q4FY22 results so far have to say about the state of play in India Inc? Going ahead, what can investors expect in terms of corporate earnings growth of mid-cap and small-cap stocks?
 "What should investors look out for in Q4 FY22 corporate earnings?")
How will the new rules for VPN providers threaten user privacy?
The govt has come up with regulations requiring VPN service providers to collect and store a host of personal information from their subscribers. Can the new rules undermine your privacy?
 "How will the new rules for VPN providers threaten user privacy?")
Impact of RBI’s repo rate hike on borrowers, investors and the economy
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said that the Monetary Policy Committee has voted to increase repo rate by 40 basis points, to 4.40%. What will be its impact on the economy? Let’s find out
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How will being invited to the G7 summit impact IG7 summit impact?
G7 leaders want to ‘woo New Delhi away from Russia’. To this end, the German Chancellor has invited PM Modi to the G7 leaders’ summit next month. What’s going to be the possible outcome of this attemp
 "How will being invited to the G7 summit impact IG7 summit impact?")
How sustainable are Indian unicorns’ business models?
India has the highest number of unicorns after the US and China. Let’s examine if they are creating a sustainable business model, and if their valuations are on par with their fundamentals.
 "How sustainable are Indian unicorns’ business models?")
Can open networks for digital commerce take on Amazon & Walmart?
The govt-backed open network for digital commerce (ONDC) was launched last week in select cities. Will it emerge as a challenger to the ecommerce giants? Will it benefit small sellers and the public?
 "Can open networks for digital commerce take on Amazon & Walmart?")
