India’s Soju boom: Alcobev brands tap Gen Z’s love for K-culture

Arushi, a 25-year-old marketing executive, first discovered soju through K-dramas, where it’s often an important part of conversations, food, and culture. “I’ve always enjoyed experimenting with new flavours, and soju…

Centre’s key focus is on expanding basic infrastructure: PM Modi

The Centre is according top priority to the creation of basic infrastructure across the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. Speaking after inaugurating and laying the foundation for various development…

Is Airbnb’s long bet on India finally beginning to pay off?

When 35-year-old Rooma Sinha listed her studio apartment in Goa’s Arpora village on Airbnb two years ago, she wasn’t sure about how things would play out. Renting the apartment out…

Why Axis Bank wants to be selective on credit, strict on returns

Mumbai: Axis Bank is selectively chasing corporate loan growth in sectors with strong tailwinds, such as data centres, commercial real estate and renewables, while staying “watchful” in the weaker segments,…

8th central pay commission: Who is IAS Pankaj Jain, Member Secretary of the 8th CPC panel with over 35 years in policy?

The 8th central pay commission (CPC) has set into motion discussions ahead of its recommendations for allowances, pay hikes, salary structure i.e. dearness allowance and fitment factor. This is part…

Piruz Khambatta’s Ashoi: How 60,000 Parsis built $400 billion in enterprise value

Piruz Khambatta, Chairman and CEO of Ahmedabad-based Rasna, the ₹2,000-crore soft drink concentrate maker, says he has spent four decades building his business around Ashoi, the Zoroastrian principle of righteousness,…

Nalco’s alumina exports to West Asia affected due to geopolitical tensions, says CMD

State-run National Aluminium Company Ltd’s exports to West Asia have been affected by geopolitical tensions in the region, according to its CMD, Brijendra Pratap Singh. West Asia accounts for 40-50…

NTPC prepares first feasibility study for nuclear project; to apply for approval soon

Power giant NTPC will soon submit its first feasibility study for a nuclear project with the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and seek its nod to go ahead with the…

Aramco CEO warns 1 billion barrels lost will slow oil market recovery

The world has lost about 1 billion barrels of oil over the past ‌two months and energy markets will take time to stabilise even ‌if flows resume, Saudi Aramco’s CEO…

No 5-star rating for Uber CEO — Dara Khosrowshahi reveals his less-than-perfect score; shares tips to improve it

No 5-star rating for Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi! Like every rider on the cab-hailing app, Uber CEO himself is scrambling to improve his less-than-perfect rider rating. In a recent interview…