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The ban on real-money gaming, in October last year, brought a booming industry to a halt. Six months on, the surviving companies are testing new products. Do they have a viable and scalable business model?

Opposition leaders say Kerala is a “ventilator” economy—the state’s ability to raise taxes has declined while its debt has grown. Worse, its consumption could now be hit because of the West Asia crisis. Can populist policies survive a dwindling treasury?

There is much at stake both for the ruling BJP and the main opposition Congress, and for the two state leaders leading these respective camps: chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Gaurav Gogoi. Our ground report.

The era of easy gains from public listings appears to be nearing its end. A year after listing, only four mainboard IPOs were trading above their issue price in 2025. Our deep dive on what to expect going forward.

As legacy giant VIP buckles under losses and a sinking stock, Safari and D2C luggage startups have seized the momentum. Explore how identity, e-commerce, and premium hard-shells upended India’s most iconic suitcase brand.

With the government banning edgy adult content, ALTBalaji is no more. Balaji Telefilms now wants to become a comprehensive content creation engine rather than just a single-format player. But it is trying to make this pivot in a very cluttered landscape.

From a high-stakes ‘Thrasio’ merger to a bold founder-led buyback, Lifelong Online’s journey is a masterclass in both resilience and selling value. Can this digital-first disruptor now conquer offline retail and after-sales hiccups to become India’s next household giant?

Artificial intelligence is transforming entry-level software roles by automating routine tasks. And there is a visible drop in the hiring of freshers for low-complexity, rule-based roles. Students now need new skills to become employable.

Venture capitalists are pouring money into their next big play: pet clinics and veterinary platforms. What does this mean for the wellbeing of pets, the bank balances of pet owners, and the future of your neighbourhood veterinarian? Read on to find out.

Fires are laying waste to factories, hotels, markets and informal units in slums across India, taking a heavy toll on workers and bringing economic activity in these areas to a halt. What can India do to put out these fires?