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Opportunity in Adversity • US President Donald Trump’s decision to hike tariffs has unsettled the global trade order. As the US is one of the largest importers of Chinese products, its trade war with China could open new opportunities for other nations, especially India. Here’s how India’s trade landscape could evolve

The Tell-Tale Sign • TCS reported its Q4 results, declaring a 1.7% fall in its consolidated net profit. It also deferred salary hikes in April. Is this a sign of stress in the IT sector?

THE BUDGET MAKERS • The start of FY26 has heralded a new team of top officers in the finance ministry. Each of the secretaries will have to hit the ground running

Loaning Out • Jio Financial Services has launched instant digital loans against securities, allowing customers to avail loans of up to ₹1 crore through the JioFinance app

THE BROTHERS LODHA • As the Lodha brothers settle the dispute over who owns the brand, there are some learnings from the episode that played out between the siblings

TOWARDS INSOLVENCY? • Once hailed as a green-energy pioneer, Gensol Engineering is now under Sebi’s scanner for alleged financial misconduct. What does the future of the company and its EV ride hailing app, Blusmart, look like?

Indian students opt for Indian MBA degrees this year • While better-known Canadian universities like British Columbia and Toronto will still be attractive to Indian students, admissions to the smaller and lesser-known business schools may be affected due to larger geopolitical tensions

‘‘We want to double inventory in India in 3-5 years” • Haitham Mattar, MD, MEA & Southwest Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, on why he is focusing on domestic tourism, and what lies ahead for the hospitality industry

INDIGO’S GLOBAL FLIGHT PATH • TO REALISE CEO PIETER ELBERS’ AMBITION OF MAKING INDIGO A GLOBAL AIRLINE BY 2030, IT WILL HAVE TO TAKE ON THE LEADER, AIR INDIA. WILL THE PLAN FLY ?

INDIGO VS IR INDIA

‘‘INDIGO WILL BE A GLOBAL AVIATION GIANT IN 2030’’ • IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers talks about steps the airline is taking to join the ranks of the big boys in global aviation

CRUDE BONUS? • GLOBAL CRUDE OIL PRICES ARE TRENDING DOWNWARDS, SPARKING CONCERNS OF A GLOBAL RECESSION. FOR INDIA, FALLING OIL PRICES COULD PROVIDE SOME RESPITE, BUT EXPERTS CAUTION THAT IT MAY BE SHORT-LIVED

GOING SOLO • SHREE CEMENT’S DECISION TO GROW ORGANICALLY MAKES IT AN ODDBALL DURING UNPRECEDENTED CONSOLIDATION IN THE CEMENT SECTOR. CAN IT FIGHT BACK AGAINST ITS DEEP-POCKETED RIVALS?

RICH PICKINGS • AFTER SCALING NEW PEAKS SINCE THE PANDEMIC, THE HOUSING MARKET SLOWED SIGNIFICANTLY IN 2024. ONLY THE PREMIUM END OF THE MARKET IS DRIVING SALES NOW

PROTECT YOURSELF BETTER • HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES ARE NOW CUSTOMISABLE TO FIT VARIED LIFESTYLES—FROM METRO MILLENNIALS TO SMALL-TOWN SENIORS. CHOOSE WISELY

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NOW TESTING EVERYWHERE • SMALL TOWN INDIA IS TURNING OUT TO BE A POWERFUL MAGNET FOR ORGANISED DIAGNOSTIC PLAYERS. THEY ARE CONTRIBUTING A SIGNIFICANT PART OF REVENUES, OUTPACING METROS IN GROWTH. WILL THE RIDE CONTINUE?

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The Luxury of TIME • A LOOK AT SOME OF THE MOST STUNNING TIMEPIECES LAUNCHED AT WATCHES AND WONDERS 2025 IN GENEVA

BATTLE OF THE BUDS • The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 and the Noise Master Buds build on the past. Powerbeats Pro 2 has one of the most secure fits while Noise Master Buds offer a secure, comfortable fit. But a few shortcomings keep...