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Why celebrity health products deserve scepticism?
March 24, 2026, 7:22 PM IST
Celebrities don’t always endorse products because they personally believe in them. Often, endorsements are simply lucrative business deals allowing celebrities used as “trust shortcuts” to reach the “next billion” users. Many A-list stars back mass-market…
March 24, 2026, 7:22 PM IST
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Big exit at HDFC Bank raises even bigger questions about corporate governance
March 22, 2026, 5:00 AM IST
The sudden resignation of Atanu Chakraborty as non-executive chairman and independent director of HDFC Bank is not just another boardroom development. It is a moment that compels India Inc. to pause and reflect. In a…
March 22, 2026, 5:00 AM IST
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Valuations-over-values mindset can sour India’s startup story
March 17, 2024, 5:30 AM IST
Startup successes have been among India’s standout achievements in the last decade. From uniquely Indian innovations to clever tweaks of global plays (such as cash on delivery for e-commerce), Indian founders have used ingenuity, skill…
March 17, 2024, 5:30 AM IST
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Foreign trade policy 2023: Boosting MSMEs for a $2 trillion export target
May 15, 2023, 10:00 PM IST
The new foreign trade policy (FTP) lays down a blueprint to integrate India with the global markets and make it a reliable and trusted trade partner. It envisions a roadmap for India to become a…
May 15, 2023, 10:00 PM IST
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The personal data conundrum and the Digital Data Protection Bill
February 8, 2023, 5:14 PM IST
The recently released Digital Personal Data Protection Bill is a novel legislation which has incorporated multiple comments and suggestions made by industry stakeholders on the Personal Data Protection Bill. The Bill is relatively more industry-friendly…
February 8, 2023, 5:14 PM IST
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Countering counterfeits with technology
August 17, 2022, 10:55 PM IST
Technology lead innovation is the answer to the US $500 billion Counterfeit Goods Market Quantifying the impact of counterfeiting today Globally, counterfeit goods account for more than US $500 Billion in trade. A significant portion…
August 17, 2022, 10:55 PM IST
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Need for a level playing field between offline and online retail that puts the consumer first
June 29, 2021, 11:40 PM IST
India’s e-commerce sector unexpectedly emerged as a saviour during the pandemic, reaching essentials and other goods to consumers. The sector has been a boon for lakhs of consumers across the country. In less than a…
June 29, 2021, 11:40 PM IST
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Make doing business easy
December 3, 2020, 2:24 PM IST
Every year with World Bank’s annual Ease of Doing Business (EODB) rankings, there are the usual rumblings on what we need to get better at. While India has been climbing the rankings, there are factors…
December 3, 2020, 2:24 PM IST
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FROM TOI PRINT EDITION
Yes Bank crisis and after: A singular focus on shareholder return compromises consumers and society
March 10, 2020, 4:00 AM IST
The crisis in Yes Bank and its impact on customers nationwide has yet again raised the issue of business accountability. Last September, the Mumbai based Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank was placed under an…
March 10, 2020, 4:00 AM IST
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FROM TOI PRINT EDITION
Are we ready for AI? As machines get smarter by the day, many policy and ethical issues remain unresolved
March 15, 2019, 2:00 AM IST
A redeeming feature of the digital age is the shortening of time lags between when new technology first appears in developed countries and its adoption across the world. Sometimes developing countries leapfrog a generation –…
March 15, 2019, 2:00 AM IST
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FROM TOI PRINT EDITION
Living in the gig economy: Key skill for millennials is preparedness to move across industries and roles
December 15, 2018, 2:00 AM IST
A full time job with one employer has been the norm for decades but increasingly this does not capture how an increasing share of the workforce makes a living. Even as the workplace is rapidly…
December 15, 2018, 2:00 AM IST
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