A small set of hotel chains shows that eco-friendly practices help boost profits, not just a caring image.

Subsidies on LPG and kerosene are not only desirable but can also be made viable, argues Kirit Parikh.

The 3G auctions have swelled the government coffers by almost Rs 70,000 crore. BT asks a few economists to give their wishlists on how best the government can use this windfall without frittering it away on wasteful expenditure.

We test a product that helps you exercise smarter and a car, that is well, top of its class.

The volatility in oil prices over the past few years has been a nightmare for PSU refiners, putting much of the onus of running a stable ship on their CFOs.

\"The core values and ideals my grandfather and father practised have stood us in good stead at all times—both good and bad\"

This year will see a slew of car launches, and not just at the top end.

SUVs in today’s context need to do more on road than off it. The X-Trail is one such car.

Poor rains have damaged the summer crop in quantity and quality. As the monsoon whimsy continues, some intelligent government intervention could help save the winter crop.

With the 26-year-old civil war coming to an end in Sri Lanka, India Inc. is on the threshold of a never-like-before opportunity to do business with the island nation.

To flee Delhi for Jodhpur is to discover a land of forts and royals. And for this reporter, an opportunity to test the new Volkswagen Passat.

Resolve, right men and revenue are the three Rs that can set the economy on fast track. Here's how fixing the three Rs can help the UPA redeem itself as an economic administrator of excellence. Puja Mehra writes.

There are companies in many sectors that are bucking the overall hiring trend. These are financially-strong companies that want to be more competitive in the market. Upping the hiring momentum, these companies discover a slowdown is a good time to cherry-pick talent. Saumya Bhattacharya, E. Kumar Sharma & N. Madhavan report.

We associate Mercedes-Benz with big, luxury cars, but the ML320 CDI breaks that image with its diesel engine and serious off-road gear.

A BMW is all about driving nirvana. And the new 3 Series is no different.

Stagnant urban demand, collapse of export markets and relative rural prosperity are drawing companies to the countryside. Which means that the slowdown has not impacted the rural markets as much as their urban counterparts, reports Tejeesh N.S. Behl.Reform to Re-farmOn the farm trailColour of money

The sharp drop in crude prices comes as a boon to some sectors, and a curse to others. The big question, though, is: How long will this softness last?

Price reduction on Friday, rate reduction on Saturday and tax cuts on Sunday. The first weekend of December saw the government announcing a slew of both fiscal and monetary measures. But a flagging economy needs more.

Vijay Mallya’s aviation business has landed in a sea of red. Mallya has a survival plan, but he may need to look at drastic options to stay afloat. K. R. Balasubramanyam and Kushan Mitra go into the details.

Increased government spending can help fight economic slowdown. But it won’t. And the reason is not lack of funds. What is needed is a comprehensive booster dose of steroids to resuscitate the economy. Manmohan Singh’s diagnosis is not off the mark, but the delivery is. A report by Puja Mehra.