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India Inc worried about domestic demand slowdown: BT-C Fore Business Confidence Survey
Six Months into FY26, where's growth? How does the US tariff action impact Indian industry? The BT-C Fore Business Confidence Index does a mid-year check of the Mood of India Inc.

2025-08-31

The Art of Indian Timekeeping: The new generation of Indian brands redefining luxury watchmaking

From Jaipur's miniature art to Bengaluru's space-ready engineering, a new generation of Indian brands is redefining luxury watchmaking - one handcrafted timepiece at a time.

Best Advice

Leadership is about bridging the old and new: Mithun K. Chittilappilly, MD, V-Guard Industries

V-Guard is an Indian electricals and home appliances manufacturer.

Deep Dive

High costs, expert fees hurdles to India Inc’s nuclear ambitions

Indian companies, including Reliance Industries, Adani Group, Tata Power, JSW Energy, and Aditya Birla Renewables, are keen to build nuclear power plants, but high cost and an expertise fee could make their investments unviable.

Why AIFs are more attractive than real estate

Alternative investment funds score over real estate because they offer potential for higher returns, are more liquid, and far simpler to pass on to heirs.

Luxury Has a New Address—Small-town India

Demand for luxury housing is not showing any sign of ending anytime soon. The segment has caught the imagination of the well-heeled even in small-town India.

CFOs’ Rise to the Top as Businesses Opt for Financially Grounded Leadership

More and more CFOs are becoming CEOs as businesses opt for financially grounded leadership. What explains this shift?

BRIC By BRIC: The Bloc’s Attempt to Make Its Presence Felt Post US Tariffs

With the US going all out to impose punitive tariffs on BRICS nations, the grouping has got another chance to make its presence felt at the global high table.

Defence Start-ups turn India’s new vanguard

India's defence-tech start-ups are stepping out of the shadows, delivering AI-based intelligence, kamikaze drones, and satellite tools to the frontlines. Is this the beginning of a new boom?

The Air India Turnaround Challenge for the Tata group

The Tata Group is facing its toughest challenge yet with Air India. After a recent crash that claimed 260 lives, turning it around will be one of the most complex tasks in Indian business history.

Corporate

MSMEs Under Strain After US Imposes Additional Tariff

The US’ additional tariffs are likely to hit the Indian MSME sector the hardest. Stakeholders are looking at incentives to protect their businesses.

Interview

India's economy remains robust and resilient: ASSOCHAM President Sanjay Nayar

Sanjay Nayar, President Assocham and Founder and Chairman of Sorin Investment Fund, on private consumption recovery.

"Can't give up on agri and dairy": P. Chidambaram

P. Chidambaram, MP and former finance and home minister of India, on the Indian economy and tariff turbulence.

Petrol, diesel and electric vehicles will be priced equally soon: Nitin Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways, on reducing the dependence on petroleum imports, the next phase of growth and more

India will not bow, kneel before anyone: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, on India's new trade playbook, high-stakes negotiations and the road ahead.

India's Best B-Schools

B-schools Begin with a Bang

Orientation sessions, summer placements and focus on future dominate this year's agenda.

Editor's Note

Trump’s Tariffs Test India Inc’s Confidence

India’s macroeconomic outlook points to growth of 6-6.5% this fiscal, but caution pervades boardrooms as Trump’s tariff escalation threatens to dampen sentiment and disrupt business.

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