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Eternal, Swiggy, Zepto are all unskilled worker arbitrage businesses
Exploitation of unskilled workers is at the heart of quick-delivery service businesses in India. They should be valued for what they are and not what they pretend to be, a trait that has taken a devious form of wanting it both ways.
04 Jan 2026
Ten business developments for 2026
Who’s going to lead the IPO party, what’s going to drive the market, where are some of the leading businesses headed, and more.
01 Jan 2026
What to expect from Gulf public markets in 2026
Century Financial’s Arun Leslie John on why 2025 mattered—and what investors in the UAE and Saudi public markets should watch in the new year.
30 Dec 2025
Indian consumer startups end 2025 on a high. Next year may not be so easy.
Stories of great outcomes and easy funding kept the sector on its toes. The momentum is expected to continue going into 2026, but startups may need to rethink their strategy.
29 Dec 2025
2026: when reliability becomes the buzzword in Indian renewables
IndiGrid MD Harsh Shah on why delivering reliable, round-the-clock renewable energy will be more important than just adding capacity.
29 Dec 2025
Banking on growth in 2026
A tumultuous year comes to a close for Indian banks, as they await a revival in borrowing in the new year.
28 Dec 2025
India’s oldest biscuit brand dwells on consumption trends
After a year of inflation, GST resets and uneven demand, Parle reflects on what still drives India’s mass market consumption.
27 Dec 2025
Responsible use will define the next phase of AI adoption
After a year of big investments, growing capabilities and uneven adoption, how companies use artificial intelligence will be a key focus in 2026.
27 Dec 2025
2025: A terrific year for macroeconomic management of the economy
The economy grew strongly despite several headwinds, with the policy responses mostly fitting the need. How sustainable is the growth rate, though?
26 Dec 2025
Another see-saw year for markets ahead?
2025 was a year of many contrasts for India’s stock market. The big hope for 2026 is of foreign investors coming back, as valuations temper and earnings growth picks up.
25 Dec 2025