IDBI Bank

IDBI Bank sale tests India’s privatisation strategy

The ₹52,878 crore sale of IDBI Bank to Fairfax could encourage more foreign investment in Indian banking, but the difficulties of valuation and regulation remain. #IDBI #Banking Read more »
AI adoption can lift MSME productivity

AI adoption can lift MSME productivity, only if businesses can act on it

AI adoption alone will not raise MSME productivity without integrated business software, working capital and better government support. #AI #MSME Read more »
insurance commission

Will insurance commission cuts make policies cheaper?

IRDAI’s proposed insurance commission caps aim to curb mis-selling, but could affect insurance affordability, distribution and industry growth. #commission Read more »
IRDAI’s commission caps

IRDAI’s commission caps could reshape insurance distribution

The proposed IRDAI’s commission caps could lower insurance distribution costs while testing whether distributors will keep selling difficult-to-place products. #IRDAI #insurance Read more »
Public sector insurers

Public sector insurers need a new business model

India's public sector insurers have a role in closing protection gaps, but their losses raise questions about pricing, capital and reform. #insurance Read more »
Tata Sons IPO

Tata Sons IPO to put group’s governance model to test

The Tata Sons IPO debate is about regulation, shareholder liquidity and the future of Tata’s ownership structure. #TataSons Read more »
Indian steel industry

Indian steel industry: From capacity comfort to global ambition

A strong domestic market has helped the steel industry build scale, but global competitiveness will decide the sector’s next phase. Read more »
Liquidity surplus

Liquidity surplus will test banks’ lending discipline

India’s liquidity surplus may lower funding costs, but weak underwriting could push credit into inflated assets. #liquidty #forex Read more »
policy circle image

Alternative fuel cars set to dominate Indian market

Alternative fuel cars overtook petrol vehicles in August sales, and the transition is becoming multi-fuel rather than purely electric. Read more »
CCI commitment regulations

CCI commitment regulations need deeper reform

India’s CCI commitment regulations must create safeguards on review, evidence and enforcement, not merely longer filing timelines. #CCI Read more »