Prospects of banking in India

The recently published annual report of RBI – FY25, the Monetary Policy of RBI – June 6, 2025, and the Financial Stability Report (FSR) – June 2025, all unanimously observed that the economy is strong, resilient, and remains one of the fastest-growing large economies. The IMF states that the Indian economy will continue this trend…

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Breaking the CLAY CEILING

Sukanya Ramgopal, who has carved a unique niche for herself in the world of music by playing the ghatam for nearly 50 years, says that the acceptance of women as percussionists is progressing at the slow pace of a tortoise. Even today, only a handful of women are seen as accompanying percussionists in music concerts….

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They all say cut

Why Some Movies in India Don’t Get to Be Seen In India, before a movie can be shown in theatres, it has to get approval from a group called the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification). This group checks if movies are okay for people to watch. But sometimes, the process gets messy, and movies…

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The hidden orchestra behind every victory

What does success mean to you? Is it the applause that follows a well-delivered speech? The standing ovation after a stage performance? Or perhaps the satisfaction of achieving a milestone you’ve long worked for? Now, imagine watching a grand symphony orchestra live. The mesmerising harmony, the precise timing, the emotional rise and fall, it’s all…

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Can two very different ecosystems create the same startup success? (Part 2)

While Indian students increasingly opt for domestic management education (53% in 2023 compared to 41% in 2022 according to the Graduate Management Admissions Council), international opportunities remain attractive. Whilst Indian preferences for studying abroad are largely dominated by English-speaking countries like the US, UK, Australia, and Canada, European countries are emerging as popular destinations for…

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The corporate compass at sea!

As India steers into a new maritime era—shaped by landmark legislation, port modernisation, and digital disruption—a distinct kind of navigator is taking the helm. No longer confined to landlocked boardrooms, Company Secretaries are emerging as strategic legal architects at sea. Armed with statutes instead of sextants, they are charting complex waters of compliance, sovereignty, and…

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